Landlords contact me all the time because they are extremely worried and upset about a tenant who has moved someone into their rental that is not on the lease. They want to know what to do. This used to really bother me as well. I manage a large number and variety of properties and have [ ] The post My Tenant Has Moved Someone Into My Rental That Is Not On The Lease. What Do I Do? appeared first…
Let’s talk about active listening which can be a game-changing skill for conflict resolution. Too many of us don't have this skill. The post Active Listening Can Help Solve Conflict With Tenants appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
This week, let's talk about a game-changing approach to resolving conflicts: focusing on solutions, not blame. The post Focus On Solutions Not Blame appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
Let’s talk about staying calm and putting yourself in their shoes and empathizing when things are getting tense. The post Stay Calm And Put Yourself In Their Shoes appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
When someone's firing off at you like a cannon, taking a breather might feel like the last thing you want to do. LOL. I can see you rolling your eyes at me! The post Landlords How To Stay Calm In The Face Of Conflict appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
Let's talk about prevention. Knowing your legal rights isn't just about reacting to conflicts. The post Know Your Legal Rights As A Landlord Part 2 appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
This week, let’s talk about knowing your legal rights as a landlord or property manager. You must know your legal rights before you can attempt to resolve an issue. When you feel confident that you know what your rights are, it's like having a superpower in your back pocket. The post Knowing Your Legal Rights As A Landlord PART ONE appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
I have talked about setting boundaries and protecting your mental health over the past few weeks. I am going to shift gears and talk about conflict resolution over the next few weeks. Most of this is common sense but I have found that unless I actively have a plan, it is impossible to stay on [ ] The post Landlords Handling Conflict With Tenants appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
Do you keep detailed records? Do you have everything documented, from rent payments to maintenance requests? Do you fully document problem tenants or situations that went from bad to worse? The post The Importance of Keeping Detailed Records in Property Management appeared first on Commonsense Landlording .
I have been talking about setting boundaries in this series. Sometimes we get so caught up in life and running our businesses, the it doesn’t occur to us to just stop, take stock and assess where we feel stressed, anxious, worn out, etc. Setting boundaries and enforcing them will help you reduce stress and get your life back. The post Take The Time To Set Boundaries With Your Tenants And Regain…