Dealing With Landlords A Tenant's Survival Guide

Dealing with Landlords; A tenant’s survival guide

 

You’re finally moving out, and you’ve found the perfect flat to move in to, you can afford the rent, the travelling distance is nothing to worry about, everything seems to be perfect. All you have to do now is to convince the landlord that you are the right fit for his or her space. How do you go about doing this? By keeping a few things in mind, this too shouldn’t be a problem.

 

Be financially viable

 

What do I mean by this? Basically, have your rent in on time, and don’t cause any un-neccessary expenses. Basically don’t break anything – the landlord is a business person first and foremost, and requires your income (to an extent) to live, you depend on the landlord to provide you with housing, and in return his living experience can continue, it’s a  poetic relationship. Of course, if you do cause any breakages or other nasties, the payments for the potential repairs have to be sorted out quickly, too.

 

Stick to the rules of the land

 

House rules are house rules, after all. If you’re asked when moving in not to play loud music after a certain time on weekdays, then you shouldn’t hold your house parties then. House rules aren’t there to make your life miserable, they are in place to ensure that neither party have an uncomfortable living experience. So if you follow them, you’ll be left alone to live the way you want. Keep in mind; the landlord shouldn’t break the rules either, so enjoy the piece and quiet. If they do, then they’re probably not worth your business, and you should find somewhere else.

 

Have good references

 

References are not just for finding a job, they’re also a good way of showing off your character. If you’re an agreeable, mild mannered person at work, then it stands to reason you should be at home too. It doesn’t have to be a job reference, either – if you have rented a flat before, you can cite that landlord (if you believe you were trusted there, too). References are a big weight off the shoulders for landlords, because as professionals, they have a the opinion of a like minded professional. This may sound pretentious and snobby, but any trust you can build up is a good way to get your hands on the keys.

 

Build a up a good relationship

 

Lastly, just be an all round agreeable person once you move in. First impressions are important, and who knows, you may end up being friends if you avoid any rudeness. Don’t put on a fake persona however. Just don’t disagree with him or her about absolutely everything when you’re invited around for an introductory chat.

 

 

That’s pretty much all there is to it, as long as you’re well mannered, dependable and prompt with your rent payment, there shouldn’t be any problems. Just remember that the landlord is a human too, and simply wishes to have the same comfort of living than you do. With time, the extra rules and restrictions when it comes to music and pets will become second nature for you to follow (who knows, you may get lucky and the terms might change).

 

 

Dealing With Landlords A Tenant's Survival Guide