For individuals with allergies, it can feel like everything in their home triggers their symptoms. Allergies can vary from being a minor inconvenience to a life-threatening issue. It’s common to be allergic to pets, and seasonal allergies are even more frequent. Based on these facts, it’s probable that at least one tenant in your Charleston single-family homes will be sensitive to certain allergens.
What can landlords do to help tenants with allergies?
Even if tenants handle their own allergy monitoring, you should present a clean rental home to new tenants.
If you plan to allow pets, ensuring the property is thoroughly cleaned between tenants is essential to minimize allergens.
Keep your property professionally maintained
Renters frequently fail to deep clean the house before moving out. Expecting a thoroughly cleaned house can result in unwelcome surprises for both you and your new tenant. If new tenants find the house still dirty from previous tenants, they have a strong case for claiming it affects their health.
Hence, never cut corners on professional cleaning and maintenance tasks. Besides regular cleaning, filters in your rental homes need regular replacement. You should check and confirm that these tasks are done since tenants may not do them. Moreover, professional cleaning of the home and carpets improves its appearance and extends flooring longevity.
Potential consequences for property owners
Insufficient cleaning leads to various issues for property owners, like dirt buildup, potential health risks, and reduced property appeal and value. Regular and thorough cleaning should be a maintenance priority for property owners to ensure long-term quality and appeal.
Potential consequences involve health and safety risks, legal implications like code violations, decreased property value, and poor tenant retention.
To prevent potential issues, landlords should explicitly outline maintenance expectations in the lease agreement. It includes regular property inspections, providing tenants with maintenance resources, and employing professional cleaning services to keep the property in good condition.
It’s worth considering a professional property management company in Charleston to manage the details. Real Property Management Charleston regularly evaluates the property to ensure filters and other maintenance tasks are current. Additionally, we handle move-out processes and prepare the property for new occupants. Contact us online or at 843-900-4061 for more information.
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