Common Causes of Tenant Disputes with Landlords

Both tenants and landlords want to have a peaceful business relationship throughout the tenant’s occupancy. However, landlord and tenant disputes are inevitable. Common misunderstandings arise from delayed rent payments, property maintenance, cleanliness and orderliness, and a recurring problem with neighbors. The content below explains these common misunderstandings.

Delayed Rent Payments

In a lot of cases, landlords have to set a date for when they expect to receive rent payments from tenants. Some tenants can occasionally take longer to deliver the rent payments, creating an understandable tension between themselves and the landlord. As a landlord, you have no control over unforeseen events that your tenant might be encountering which could be causing their payments to be delayed. By offering online rental payments, you can help your tenants avoid forgetting or delaying their rent payments.

Property Maintenance

It is implied and legally required that landlords provide a livable, safe and clean apartment. No matter how careful your tenant is  with the property, damages will unexpectedly happen, like paint peeling off the wall, water leaking, pests infesting the building, and more. When tenants complain about these damages, promptly take action to address their concern—nobody wants to live in a damaged apartment. 

Cleanliness and Orderliness

Keeping a unit neat and tidy is typically the tenant’s responsibility. There is a fine line between the landlord and tenant regarding this matter. Tenants should keep their apartment more or less as clean as it was when the landlord handed it over to them. . If this condition is not met, the landlord may deduct a certain amount from the tenant’s security deposit in accordance with  their lease agreement. 

Recurring Problem with Neighbor 

The screening process is a must for a landlord before accepting tenants but it is not enough to make all your tenants get along. Different personalities, cultures, and backgrounds can lead to  misunderstandings. Most tenants will want their landlord to get involved when tension arises between tenants, such as in the event of continual noise complaints. . 

Need Help With Your Lease Agreements? Contact Outerbridge Law

An important part of reducing conflicts and misunderstandings with tenants is having clear, easily-understood lease agreements. This ensures that tenants know what they’re getting into, and that you have a document you can direct tenants to in instances where they feel that you should be taking more action. 

Here at Outerbridge Law PC, we have extensive experience dealing with misunderstandings between landlords and tenants. If you think you have a case or need a landlord tenant lawyer to review your lease agreements, don’t hesitate to contact our team today,  or give us a call at 877-OUTERBRIDGE.