Allergy sufferers can feel like everything in their home is constantly setting off their symptoms. The severity of allergies can vary from mild annoyance to life-threatening. Many people are allergic to pets, and seasonal allergies are even more prevalent. With this in mind, it’s understandable that at least one tenant in your St. Augustine single-family homes could be very sensitive to specific allergens.
What can landlords do to help tenants with allergies?
Though tenants need to monitor their own allergies, you must ensure your rental home is thoroughly clean for new tenants.
Allowing tenants to keep pets means you must thoroughly clean the property between tenants to reduce allergens.
Keep your property professionally maintained
Renters frequently fail to deep clean the house before moving out. Expecting a thoroughly cleaned house can result in unwelcome surprises for both you and your new tenant. Should tenants discover the house is dirty from previous renters, they have grounds to claim it affects their health.
Hence, never cut corners on professional cleaning and maintenance tasks. In addition to routine cleaning, it’s important to regularly replace filters in your rental homes. Verify and ensure these tasks are completed, as tenants may neglect them. Professional cleaning of the home and carpets will both enhance its appearance and lengthen the life of the flooring.
Potential consequences for property owners
Insufficient cleaning leads to various issues for property owners, like dirt buildup, potential health risks, and reduced property appeal and value. Property owners must focus on maintenance, including thorough and frequent cleaning, to keep their property’s long-term quality and appeal.
Potential consequences involve health and safety risks, legal implications like code violations, decreased property value, and poor tenant retention.
Clearly defining maintenance expectations in the lease agreement helps landlords avoid potential consequences. This means conducting regular property inspections, providing maintenance resources for tenants, and using professional cleaning services to keep the property well-maintained.
You might want to hire a professional property management company in St. Augustine to take care of the details. At Real Property Management Home Together, we perform regular assessments to keep filters and other maintenance items updated. We also take care of move-out procedures and get the property ready for the next tenant. Contact us online or at 904-417-8988 for more information.
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