For individuals with allergies, it can feel like everything in their home triggers their symptoms. The impact of allergies can range from a slight inconvenience to a potentially fatal condition. It’s common to be allergic to pets, and seasonal allergies are even more frequent. Given this information, it’s likely that at least one tenant in your Owasso single-family homes might be sensitive to certain allergens.
What can landlords do to help tenants with allergies?
Although tenants must manage their own allergies, it is your duty to 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
Tenants often do not thoroughly clean the house when they move out. Assuming the house is fully cleaned can lead to unpleasant surprises for 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.
Thus, it’s crucial to invest in professional cleaning and maintenance. Alongside regular cleaning, ensure filters in your rental homes are changed frequently. You should check and confirm that these tasks are done since tenants may not do them. Furthermore, professional cleaning of the home and carpets will improve its look and extend the flooring’s life.
Potential consequences for property owners
Inadequate cleaning can cause multiple problems for property owners, including grime buildup, health risks, and a decrease in property appeal and value. Regular and thorough cleaning should be a maintenance priority for property owners to ensure long-term quality and appeal.
The risks include health and safety hazards, legal issues like code violations, decreased property value, and negative tenant retention.
Landlords need to clearly outline maintenance expectations in the lease agreement to prevent potential problems. This involves regular property inspections, offering resources for tenants to handle maintenance issues, and using professional cleaning services to maintain the property.
It’s worth considering a professional property management company in Owasso to manage the details. Real Property Management Abound regularly evaluates the property to ensure filters and other maintenance tasks are current. We handle move-out processes and prepare the property for the next occupant. Contact us online or at 918-984-4433 for more information.
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