Thursday, February 27, 2014

Reminders To Maintaining Positive Community For Renters

By Krystal Branch


In an era of transient stay, a lot of people oftentimes resort to lodging to get away from the high cost of purchasing and maintaining a real estate. Hence, there is a need to address and review the ideal community for renters. A better understanding of this is beneficial for both landlords and tenants.

Housing has undeniably been a concern for many. For a lot of people who cannot afford to buy their own property, leasing is a perfect solution. Moreover, there are people who just need a temporary place to stay and may find the idea of purchasing their own home unreasonably expensive.

As one of the primary social concerns, the government has programs that provide qualified residents the funds and support for their housing needs. This offer is usually given on top of the public housing assistance in each area. Besides that, there are non government organizations who supports the project.

Lodging is available in long-term or short-term agreements. In some cases though, the tenant will eventually own the property after years of leasing. However, there are instances as well when the renter need to look for another house because the landlord decided to use the leased unit.

Unwilling eviction of the tenants is not unheard of. In fact, some has led to publicized legal battles. To prevent this issue from arising in the future, restrictions and rules have been set with regard to tenancy. Not to mention the existing regulations that were set by the government. These aim to protect the rights of the property owner and its tenants.

Leasing can also be advantageous to the property owners. This is one solution that can prevent foreclosure of property. If the owner is financially burdened, he can lease the property to someone else. Moreover, this prevents issues that are common in unused units like piping problems. Since the heating system is used, the condition of the pipes are well maintained.

Notwithstanding, there are outstanding issues wherein tenants are not as keen in taking care of the property as the owner. As a result, the landlord may suffer from drastic increase in its insurance and maintenance expenses. The sense of camaraderie in a community may also be imperiled when the lodger and the property owner do not participate in community activities.

To ease this situation, the local and state government had enacted guidelines that outline the responsibilities of both the property owners and the tenants. Still, it is advisable to undergo a screening process before committing. Make sure that you discuss the procedures, rules and regulations and set the expectations before signing on the dotted lines. The corresponding consequences for every violations must be made clear.

The first step to fostering positive relationship is a thorough communication and understanding of the rules and regulations set in the agreement. This can be further enhanced through active participation to maintain positive relations. As a rule of thumb, the landlord must remain fair and reasonable, while the tenant must be responsible. When misunderstanding arise, it is best to talk things out for a swifter remedy before taking legal actions. A resolution is easily reached when fewer people are involved.




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