So the time has come for you to market your property for rent, but it is in fact still occupied. The current tenants have decided not to renew their lease or sign a new lease and will be moving out of the rental home. The problem many homeowners have is showing a property with the current residents and the condition that the home may be in upon showing it to the first prospective tenants. The best way to go about hinting to the current tenants is to follow up 60-90 days prior to their move out to reiterate to them the coming showings.
In the lease there may be a clause defining a set of time where the owner has access to the home nearing the close of the the lease. The tenant must approve entry of course, however showings while it is occupied saves future cash flow from a potential period of vacancy. Property management companies are especially mindful of this factor and are sure to begin the applicant process while current tenants are in place.
In the lease there may be a clause defining a set of time where the owner has access to the home nearing the close of the the lease. The tenant must approve entry of course, however showings while it is occupied saves future cash flow from a potential period of vacancy. Property management companies are especially mindful of this factor and are sure to begin the applicant process while current tenants are in place.
I feel that while showing a place while it is occupied by an existing tenant could save landlord money for a potential vacancy period, there is a big drawback to this practice as well. As you mentioned potential tenants could be put off by the poor maintenance of the home or not feel comfortable with all the personal belongings of the current tenants around. It could go either way
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