Communications With The Tenant

One of the most critical duties that any property manager in Shirlington performs is providing a level of separation between the renter and the owner. The best practice is for the property owner to avoid any direct contact with the tenant. Important tip for owners: avoid sharing your contact information with the renter.

Renters in Shirlington typically ask to change rules, or make other special requests. The property manager knows the rules and knows why the lease provisions are there. A renter can ambush an uniformed owner at a moment of ignorance causing the owner to grant a request that is counter to the owner's own interests.

The result of giving into what appears to be simple request can be a disaster in the long run. Furthermore, once the tenant believes there is a higher authority to appeal to, the tenant will appeal all matters to the owner, which cost the owner time and effort.

Renters will use contact with the owner to build a personal relationship with the rental investor. Personal feelings can make it much harder for the landlord to make objective business decisions in a impersonal manner. Additionally, the renter can hound or harass a owner at odd hours or with various requests.

 

We're paid to be your defend the landlord's interests. It's more difficult to do that job when the renter is going to ask the landlord to overrule our work.