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Hey there! Welcome to another Tips for Landlords and Property Managers video brought to you by FastEvict.com law group. Today’s videos will be about how to deal with dirty tenants!
Dirty tenants can cause a number of issues as they can possibly drive down the value of your rental property and if not dealt with on time, they can quickly become an expensive problem.
One of the more frustrating things to deal with is the fact that landlords can’t dictate their tenants cleaning behavior. This, of course, is only true unless the landlord has a reason to believe that the tenant is violating health codes, fire codes, causing damage to the property, themselves or other people. So the first thing we should do is look at some of examples dirty tenants.
• Any hoarding situation
• Evidence of rodent or cockroach infestation
• Signs of mold in bathroom or kitchen areas
• Potent smells coming from the rental unit
• Stockpiled garbage
• Animal waste not disposed of properly
So what kind of negative effects can dirty tenants bring?
• Dirty tenants can deteriorate the value of your rental property
• They can become a nuisance for neighbors and other tenants
• Can cause future problems with security deposit
• Any appliance you include in your rental can be affected
• Can lead to your rental property being off the market longer after move out
Next, we’ll give you some tips on ways to help keep tabs on cleanliness
• Describe what you expect from your tenant. List areas that can cause problems and a list of cleaning products and ideas wouldn’t hurt.
• You could include a clause in your lease that mentions your expectations of cleanliness. This way, you could start the eviction process for violating a part of the lease agreement and force the tenant to tidy up.
• You could include a clause in your lease that allows you to do scheduled maintenance on water heaters, smoke detectors, garbage disposals, etc. This will allow you to check up on your rental unit from time to time. Make sure you serve proper notice before entering any of your rental units.
• One of the most effective ways to prevent dirty tenants is to be upfront when signing your lease. If you have a rock solid lease that includes multiple clauses on cleanliness, your tenants will typically change their bad habits.
• Ensure you stipulate any cleaning fees accrued stemming from the tenant’s unclean habits will be deducted from their security deposit.
Having to deal with dirty tenants is never fun. We hope these tips can help you spot possible issues before they ever become your tenant. Remember to visit our website for free California eviction forms, more tips and tricks for landlords and information about current laws. Make sure you hit that subscribe button, let us know what other videos you want to see in the comments below. Thanks for watching!