{"id":10160,"date":"2018-11-26T11:33:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T19:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=10160"},"modified":"2019-01-18T11:35:52","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T19:35:52","slug":"perfect-landlord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/perfect-landlord\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Finding the Perfect Landlord"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/7-Tips-for-Finding-the-Perfect-Landlord-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"finding the perfect landlord\" width=\"950\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/7-Tips-for-Finding-the-Perfect-Landlord-compressor.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/7-Tips-for-Finding-the-Perfect-Landlord-compressor-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/7-Tips-for-Finding-the-Perfect-Landlord-compressor-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/7-Tips-for-Finding-the-Perfect-Landlord-compressor-600x352.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/tenant-screening-red-flags\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords screen tenants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by asking them to fill out an application, conducting background checks, and looking up a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/tenant-screening-reports-created-equal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">credit report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But can tenants <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/landlord-screening-would-you-get-approved\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screen their landlords<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is, after all, a two-way relationship. It\u2019s important to know whether you can rely on a landlord to help with repairs. Or if an emergency happens, you need to be able to get ahold of a landlord right away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a positive relationship with your landlord can go a long way. If you\u2019ve had a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/landlord-harassment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bad experience with a management company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or landlord in the past, then you know how frustrating it can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some tips that\u2019ll assist you in finding the ideal landlord.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gauge Their Trustworthiness <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need an honest landlord. An honest landlord is transparent about the condition of their rental property. They should be upfront about potential issues like cell phone reception, maintenance problems, and pest infestations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gauge the honesty of your landlord with these tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask questions about the apartment <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you see it. Don\u2019t waste your time if it\u2019s a place you can\u2019t see yourself living.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule a viewing. The landlord should be on time, \u00a0if they show up late, that could be a bad sign.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure everything the landlord told you about their property is accurate when you visit. Have a mental <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-rental-property-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checklist when you look over the apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see if everything matches the description the landlord gave you on the phone. For example, if the landlord said the air conditioner works, turn it on while you\u2019re there to make sure. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something in the apartment does not fit the description, or if something they told you is inaccurate, it could be a sign that other things could be wrong in the apartment. You don\u2019t want to find that out the hard way down the road. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, it goes both ways. Landlords should also be able to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/johnhancock\/2013\/06\/13\/own-a-rental-how-to-find-dream-tenants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trust their tenants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s important to pay your rent on time, take care of the apartment, and be respectful to other tenants in the building. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Sure a Landlord Provides a Number \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s common for a landlord to prefer to communicate over email, especially if you find their property listed on craigslist. However, if you\u2019re interested in moving to the property and schedule a time to meet and visit, make sure you get their phone number. Why is getting a phone number so important? <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A landlord should always provide a phone number so you can ask more questions about the apartment before you decide to fill out an application. It\u2019s also smart to have a number in case of an emergency. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a landlord is not willing to provide a phone number or doesn\u2019t return calls promptly, that\u2019s a bad sign. If a landlord doesn\u2019t offer a number or is horrible at returning calls, both are signs that they\u2019re probably not going to be very reliable. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Someone Who is Punctual <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We briefly mentioned this while discussing why it\u2019s vital to gauge a landlord\u2019s trustworthiness, but another way to tell if a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curbed.com\/2018\/1\/30\/16951936\/landlord-home-rental-real-estate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landlord is good at their job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is whether they are punctual. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a landlord is on time, it\u2019s a good sign they are professional and organized. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they show up late or arrive on time will also tell you whether they\u2019ll be there in the future when a repair comes up. Think about it: If the toilet or shower stops working, you\u2019ll need someone you can count on to fix it in a timely manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they don\u2019t show up on time or take forever to repair something, they won\u2019t be a reliable landlord. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to be critical, but remember there are a lot of busy landlords. Sometimes it may be best to give them the benefit of the doubt. If they are late to show you around the place and they still strike you like someone you can count on, then they\u2019ll likely apologize and provide a valid reason why they were late. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your best judgment and get a feel for their personality. You want to learn all that you can and feel comfortable both with the landlord and property before signing a contract. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiz Them About Their Tenants<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect is important to have between a landlord and their tenant. A positive relationship will help the living arrangement go smoothly. To get a good sense of how the landlord feels about tenants, ask them a few questions like who lives next door and if the property is quiet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a landlord speaks poorly of other tenants, it could be a sign that they don\u2019t respect them. If that\u2019s the case, they may not respect you either. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See if They\u2019re Friendly<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life won\u2019t be fun if your landlord isn\u2019t friendly. Having a nice landlord will make it easier to reach out to them if something goes wrong at your apartment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plus, having a good relationship with your landlord will help you if later you decide to move. You\u2019ll need a good reference from your landlord. If you build good rapport now that\u2019s a good sign they\u2019ll recommend you to new landlord later. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To assess their attitude, you\u2019ll initially get a good idea when you speak to them on the phone and later when you meet them to tour the apartment. If the landlord recommends nearby stores or restaurants, that\u2019s a good sign they want you to feel welcome in your new home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, just because a landlord isn\u2019t super outgoing doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not a nice person. It could just mean they\u2019re an introvert. Everyone has a different personality, \u00a0just because you don\u2019t hit it off right away doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a positive relationship in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Sure They Ask Questions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a landlord <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screens people<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to live at their apartment, they should ask the applicant questions. A few they might include are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do for a living? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your annual salary?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your rental history? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any references?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a landlord doesn\u2019t ask you any of these questions or doesn\u2019t seem like they care, then you should be concerned. There\u2019s no way a landlord can learn about a new tenant without asking questions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlords see their properties as an investment and should want to rent to people who will take care of the place. If they don\u2019t take the time to ask you questions, then they probably don\u2019t care about their property or tenants. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask Other Tenants About the Landlord <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things you can do to discover if a landlord is reliable is by asking other tenants. While visiting, introduce yourself to someone at the property. A few questions you might ask are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you happy living here?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the landlord take good care of the property?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often does the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/landlord-raises-the-rent\/\">landlord raise the rent<\/a>? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not comfortable asking specific questions, keep them general. You should be able to get a good sense of whether it\u2019s a place you can see yourself living at or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s essential to have a great landlord if you want to have a positive living experience. Do your homework, not only by learning about the apartment and city, but taking the time to learn about your potential landlord.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask questions and use your best judgment to make sure the tenant-landlord relationship will be a healthy one.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Related Reading For You:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/great-landlord-tenant-relationship\/\">Why You Want a Great Landlord-Tenant Relationship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/crazy\/\">20 Times My Renters Drove Me Crazy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/5-reasons-for-renters-insurance\/\">5 Reasons You Need to Get Renters Insurance ASAP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Landlords screen tenants by asking them to fill out an application, conducting background checks, and looking up a credit report. But can tenants screen their landlords? 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