Original Story: realtor.com
Most renters know that paying the rent on time and following the lease will keep them out of hot water, but what does it really take to have a great relationship with your landlord?
The answer may surprise you. (Hint: It isn’t all about the rent.)
The Ideal Tenant
When landlords interview prospective tenants, they’re looking for job stability and steady income first and foremost, but their wish list goes beyond that.
“The quality landlords value most is stability,” said Mia Melle, president and broker of Renttoday.us. “An ideal renter is one who will stay in the home for years to come, raise a family, create memories and treat the home like their own.” A Rochester Landlord Tenant Lawyer represents both landlords and tenants in rental disputes.
Landlords also like to see that you are good at managing your finances.
“Having a few months’ worth of rental payments in the bank” is very helpful, Melle said.
Do the Upkeep
Once you have moved in, try to treat the space like you own it. Keep everything clean, well-maintained and in good, working order.
“Many times renters aren’t familiar with the cost of home improvements, so something as simple as not watering the lawn and causing the grass to die can result in thousands of dollars to the homeowner to replace the sod once the renter moves out,” Melle said. A Birmingham Landlord Tenant Lawyer assists clients in recovering damages to rental properties.
Take care of landscaping, clean up spills as soon as they happen and keep children and pets from causing any damage to the walls or flooring, and your landlord will thank you for it.
Always Ask First
After you have lived in a rental for a while, your tastes—or your life—may change. You may decide to adopt a new puppy, or you may want to repaint the kitchen to match your curtains. Before you make any of those changes, ask your landlord if they are allowed. Not only do bigger changes such as adding a pet often require an addendum to your lease, but your landlord will appreciate being considered. A Troy Landlord Tenant Lawyer has experience representing clients in eviction matters.
Call for Backup the Right Way
When it comes to making maintenance requests, be careful when and how you contact your landlord.
“A renter should know how to do simple repairs around the property and understand the landlord cannot always be at their beck and call or send a $200 repair guy to change a light bulb,” Melle said.
If you have to call to request a repair, make sure you explain the problem thoroughly and be willing to let your landlord troubleshoot issues with you over the phone. If you can save your landlord a bit of time (or money) you will build a great relationship.
See Things From Your Landlord’s Point of View
“Ultimately, landlords want renters to understand that they are just regular people with jobs and bills and not faceless, emotionless corporations with huge bank accounts,” Melle said.
Understanding that your landlord is just another human being who struggles to manage time and money just like you do will go a long way in building a relationship.
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VINCE VAUGHN DONS LANDLORD ROLE IN HOLLYWOOD HILLS WEST
Original Story: latimes.com
Vince Vaughn, who will be on the series “True Detective” next year, has been buying homes in the Los Angeles area for a year and half, and now it all adds up. He’s leasing at least one of them out in his role as landlord. A Rochester Landlord Lawyer has experience in landlord tenant matters.
Just on the rental market is the place he bought this summer in Hollywood Hills West from Kate Bosworth for $2.375 million.
Set behind gates on a half-acre, the updated 1955 contemporary is available at $14,000 a month. The lap pool has been refinished and the listing describes the 2,890-square-foot home as “great for entertaining” with a kitchen outfitted with professional appliances and two farmhouse sinks.
Other living spaces in the open-plan house include living and dining rooms with wood-beam ceilings, three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. There are canyon and greenbelt views.
Vaughn, 44, has starred in such films as "Delivery Man" (2013), "Wedding Crashers" (2005) and "Old School" (2003). He is working on several movies for next year including the crime drama "Term Life."
He also owns homes in La Canada Flintridge and Manhattan Beach, where he bought former USC football coach Lane Kiffin's house, as well as a penthouse in Chicago.
Karen Lower of Coldwell Banker has the lease listing.
Vince Vaughn, who will be on the series “True Detective” next year, has been buying homes in the Los Angeles area for a year and half, and now it all adds up. He’s leasing at least one of them out in his role as landlord. A Rochester Landlord Lawyer has experience in landlord tenant matters.
Just on the rental market is the place he bought this summer in Hollywood Hills West from Kate Bosworth for $2.375 million.
Set behind gates on a half-acre, the updated 1955 contemporary is available at $14,000 a month. The lap pool has been refinished and the listing describes the 2,890-square-foot home as “great for entertaining” with a kitchen outfitted with professional appliances and two farmhouse sinks.
Other living spaces in the open-plan house include living and dining rooms with wood-beam ceilings, three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. There are canyon and greenbelt views.
Vaughn, 44, has starred in such films as "Delivery Man" (2013), "Wedding Crashers" (2005) and "Old School" (2003). He is working on several movies for next year including the crime drama "Term Life."
He also owns homes in La Canada Flintridge and Manhattan Beach, where he bought former USC football coach Lane Kiffin's house, as well as a penthouse in Chicago.
Karen Lower of Coldwell Banker has the lease listing.
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