Alabama's landlords report a severe eviction backlog that's been creating unnecessary landlord stress.
Dealing with an eviction case is the last thing any landlord wants to do. Navigating the eviction process is daunting and stressful, which is why it's so important to avoid them at all costs. Of course, when your tenant is putting your investment at risk, you've got no other choice.
There are a couple of important tactics you can employ to help you avoid the need for evictions. One is to always perform thorough tenant screening. The other is clarity in your lease and lease enforcement.
In today's post, we'll look at the role of lease enforcement and how property management can help you enforce the rules of your property. Keep reading and you'll be able to keep your tenants in line and protect your investment.
Clarity in Tenant Rights and Lease Agreement
When you draw up a lease agreement, it should be clearly laid out for both parties. It should also adhere to local landlord-tenant laws.
The role of a lease agreement is to inform your tenants what you expect of them and what they should expect of you as their landlord. It's important, when writing a lease, that you understand your tenant's rights. When you have a great property manager, they'll understand the ins and outs of legal lease enforcement.
Regular Property Inspections
It's not always easy to determine when a tenant has broken the lease. Regular property inspections will keep unruly tenants in line and help you detect lease violations as soon as they happen.
When you hire a property manager, they'll perform these inspections on your behalf. They'll know what type of suspicious behavior to look for what type of maintenance is down to wear and tear and what is tenant-caused damage.
Dealing with Lease Violations
When a lease violation is discovered, a great property manager will always take the right course of action. This is where lease enforcement enters the picture. Using your lease agreement as a guide, they'll enforce the rules you've laid out.
If need be, they may be forced to evict the tenant. Using their vast experience with Alabama's eviction laws, they'll send the correct notice, and then gather evidence to efficiently navigate the process to get the poor tenant out of your unit. The best property managers will offer eviction protection so that you never have to pay out of pocket to get rid of a delinquent tenant.
Finding Better Tenants
Once the bad tenant is gone, your property manager will help you select a new one. Using effective marketing and thorough tenant screening, you'll find the best available tenants. An unsung key to lease enforcement is selecting tenants who you can trust your investment with.
Tackle Lease Enforcement with PMI Wiregrass
Lease enforcement is an important part of being a landlord. That said, it can be uncomfortable enforcing your lease terms on tenants. By hiring property management, you can take this responsibility off of your plate.
PMI Wiregrass is Dothan's top option for property management services. We can help you draw up a sensible lease for your rentals and make sure you have tenants who follow it. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how they can help you thrive as a landlord.
