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Addressing Tenant Allergies: What Property Owners Need to Know

Woman sitting on a couch blowing her nose with a tissue in hand.People with allergies may feel that every minor thing in their home triggers their symptoms. The impact of allergies can range from a slight inconvenience to a potentially fatal condition. Many people are allergic to pets, and seasonal allergies are even more prevalent. Based on these facts, it’s probable that at least one tenant in your Ridgewood single-family homes will be sensitive to certain allergens.

What can landlords do to help tenants with allergies?

Although tenants must manage their own allergies, it is your duty to present a clean rental home to new tenants.

If you permit pets on the property, it’s important to have it thoroughly cleaned between tenants to minimize allergens.

Keep your property professionally maintained

Tenants often do not thoroughly clean the house when they move out. Counting on the house being thoroughly cleaned can result in unpleasant surprises for you and your new tenant. When tenants see the house is dirty from former residents, they might argue it affects their health.

Hence, never cut corners on professional cleaning and maintenance tasks. Along with routine cleaning, regularly replacing the filters in your rental homes is necessary. You should check and confirm that these tasks are done since tenants may not do them. Additionally, professional home and carpet cleaning enhances the home’s appearance and prolongs the flooring’s life.

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 should prioritize maintenance, including regular and thorough cleaning, to maintain 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 entails regular property inspections, supplying tenants with maintenance resources, and utilizing professional cleaning services to maintain the property.

It’s worth considering a professional property management company in Ridgewood to manage the details. Real Property Management Concierge carries out regular evaluations to keep filters and other maintenance tasks updated. We manage move-out procedures and ready the property for the next tenant. Contact us online or at 201-514-1603 for more information.

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