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6 years 2 months ago #22872
by Sarah van Tinteren
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How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
( I know how to notice.. just wondering how you politely talk with some of your residents on these issues)
( I know how to notice.. just wondering how you politely talk with some of your residents on these issues)
6 years 2 months ago #22872
by Sarah van Tinteren
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Erica Diane
6 years 2 months ago #22873
by Erica Diane
Replied by Erica Diane on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Send a health and safety just stating proper cleanliness must be followed
Anrikae Hester
6 years 2 months ago #22874
by Anrikae Hester
Replied by Anrikae Hester on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Its in the lease send notice of intent to inspect and threaten lease termination if not resolved. Dirty residents lead to pest control problems for the entire building
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6 years 2 months ago #22875
by Sarah van Tinteren
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This was the plan.. not only found mouse droppings, roaches but black widows .. sigh.. will be a long week to plan pest control and get her inspected again ..
6 years 2 months ago #22875
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Grace Howard
6 years 2 months ago #22876
by Grace Howard
Replied by Grace Howard on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Health & Safety. Cite the lease. I’m not a fan of beating around the bush. I’ve flat out told them that it’s not acceptable & that I’ll be be in 3 days & it better be cleaned up. Lol
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6 years 2 months ago #22877
by Sarah van Tinteren
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It is going to be what happens... I will schedule the pest inspector as well for same day as my inspection so that it can all be done and noted at once.
6 years 2 months ago #22877
by Sarah van Tinteren
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Grace Howard
6 years 2 months ago #22878
by Grace Howard
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Exactly. Don’t extend times. They’ll never get it done if you do. It’s that fine line of talking to them like your kid but being professional. Lol.
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6 years 2 months ago #22879
by Grace Howard
Replied by Grace Howard on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
I’m getting ready for quarterly inspections Thursday. I better not open 1 door this time & immediately pull out my phone, saying “oh hell no”!
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6 years 2 months ago #22880
by Sarah van Tinteren
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Ugh I just didn't need more empties...
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6 years 2 months ago #22881
by Sarah van Tinteren
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I am trying to get all my inspections done .. I have one building done and we are scheduling maint .. then when it is done I will move to the next building.. if I don't do it this way we will never get complete...
6 years 2 months ago #22881
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Andrea Ray Schen
6 years 2 months ago #22882
by Andrea Ray Schen
Replied by Andrea Ray Schen on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Find it in your lease and quote the lease with a lease violation
Benjamin Flatt
6 years 2 months ago #22883
by Benjamin Flatt
Replied by Benjamin Flatt on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Agree — I can’t tell you how many I have issued, followed by non renewals.
Gwenaven Owens
6 years 2 months ago #22884
by Gwenaven Owens
Replied by Gwenaven Owens on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Housekeeping standards notice to their door
Jeannie Fisher
6 years 2 months ago #22885
by Jeannie Fisher
Replied by Jeannie Fisher on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Health and Safety Notice
Valerie Vincent
6 years 2 months ago #22886
by Valerie Vincent
Replied by Valerie Vincent on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
I think Rose meant Politely. I would call them and politely let them know they need to clean. I would say that there is a part of the lease that covers it but I know by calling instead that they will take care of it. For an otherwise good tenant, it’s a good first step.
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6 years 2 months ago #22887
by Sarah van Tinteren
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We talked to her today in her home, pointed some things out that needed cleaned so we could complete work.. I talked with her some and pointed to areas .. and will make up a nice notice.. to see if that can help move things around.. I will include the official notice as well but try to spell it out simply
6 years 2 months ago #22887
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JoAnn Basham
6 years 2 months ago #22888
by JoAnn Basham
Replied by JoAnn Basham on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
I agree that first asking how they are is key to a good resolution. So many times people need help and don't know where to go to get it or are too proud to ask. If you can suggest a solution like asking for help at church, info about help for seniors, or any organization that offers assistance, you can be a blessing to them and be doing your job too.
Heather Hoeft
6 years 2 months ago #22889
by Heather Hoeft
Replied by Heather Hoeft on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
How about ones that use a second bathroom as a cat bathroom... the entire TUB is full of kitty litter... one heck of a sandbox!
Paula Hegarty Standridge
6 years 2 months ago #22890
by Paula Hegarty Standridge
Replied by Paula Hegarty Standridge on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Instead of annual inspections do quarterly. Take advantage if pest control and changing a/c filters and smoke detector batteries. Set the tone for your community that being clean is part of the residents responsibility. Use this as a marketing tool. Protect your investors interset this way.
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6 years 2 months ago #22891
by Sarah van Tinteren
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in OR they require sealed 10 year battery but we inspect them any time we are in the units..
We are working on gearing up for quarterly ..
We are working on gearing up for quarterly ..
6 years 2 months ago #22891
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Heidi Donahue
6 years 2 months ago #22892
by Heidi Donahue
Replied by Heidi Donahue on topic How do you politely tell your residents that they need to clean... ?
Being honest letting them know about the hazards of the issue most know your right and fix it. Honesty is the best policy.