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Does Your Bartlett Rental Property Have Unauthorized Residents?

Unauthorized Resident Sleeping on the Couch at a Bartlett Rental PropertyWhat do you do when you have unauthorized renters in your Bartlett rental homes? Being the owner, you have to make sure that all individuals residing in your property are properly screened and approved tenants, therefore, it is a must that you are aware who each of these individuals is. It is an entirely different scenario when unauthorized renters move in as they pose a significant risk for liabilities for which the lease and even perhaps your insurance has not included. Preventing unauthorized residents can be tricky, but the good news is if you implement quality property management strategies then you can have that peace of mind and confidence that you deserve.

After your tenants have moved into your rental home, it can be problematic to know for sure if the individuals coming in are just visiting or if they plan on moving in for good. That is why prevention plans and early detection are the safer way to go about this circumstance than waiting for difficulties to occur.

A good prevention plan for unauthorized renters includes four important tasks:

  1. Your leasing process must contain a thorough screening of all prospective tenants. Anyone over the age of 18 must be subjected to a background check, despite their relation to the primary renter.
  2. It’s essential to sign only quality tenants with a solid rental and income history and good references. Prior landlords and references should be contacted and interviewed, taking careful note of any warning signs in their past behavior or failure to uphold the terms of an agreement.
  3. Quality leases with full, precise language about unauthorized tenants should be used. Such a lease can address any likely risks or other major issues and lay out clear expectations about who is allowed to live in the home and for how long.
  4. Regular property evaluations are required to guarantee that the terms of the lease are being met. More than anything else, knowing that they are being checked up on may help your renter stay alert in holding to the agreement they made with you.

This process can be a time-consuming and expensive one unless you have the right people and resources on your side. Streamline your Bartlett rental property leasing process by contacting Real Property Management Investor’s Choice. We can handle the leasing process from start to finish, ensuring that every renter in your rental homes is the best possible choice. Please contact us online or call us at 615-810-9578 for more information.

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