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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.Individuals with allergies often feel that even the smallest things in their home trigger their symptoms. Allergies can be as mild as a minor nuisance or as severe as a fatal condition. Pet allergies are quite common, and seasonal allergies occur even more often. Given this, it’s plausible that at least one tenant in your Hereford single-family homes might be particularly sensitive to some allergens.

What can landlords do to help tenants with allergies?

While tenants are responsible for managing their own allergies, you should ensure your rental home is as clean as possible for new occupants.

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 are often not diligent about deep cleaning the house upon moving out. Believing that everything is clean can lead to unexpected issues for you and your new tenant. When tenants see the house is dirty from former residents, they might argue it affects their health.

As a result, it’s essential not to skimp on professional cleaning and maintenance. Besides regular cleaning, filters in your rental homes need regular replacement. It’s crucial to confirm these tasks are done, as tenants may overlook them. Furthermore, professional cleaning of the home and carpets will improve its look and extend the flooring’s life.

Potential consequences for property owners

Inadequate cleaning can cause several problems for property owners, including dirt accumulation, health hazards, and a negative effect on property appeal and value. Property owners should prioritize maintenance, including regular and thorough cleaning, to maintain their property’s long-term quality and appeal.

Risks to health and safety, legal problems such as code violations, reduced property value, and negative tenant retention are potential consequences.

Landlords need to clearly outline maintenance expectations in the lease agreement to prevent potential problems. Regular property inspections, offering maintenance resources for tenants, and using professional cleaning services are part of this.

You might want to hire a professional property management company in Hereford to take care of the details. Real Property Management of the High Plains regularly evaluates the property to ensure filters and other maintenance tasks are current. We manage move-out procedures and ready the property for the next tenant. Contact us online or at 806-553-7914 for more information.

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