Establishing a good relationship with your landlord is a must especially if you plan on staying in his or her property for a long period of time. Here are some ways to establish a good relationship with your landlord and hopefully, be looked favorably upon when the lease contract is up:
1. Pay the Rent on Time, If Not in Advance
Paying the rent on time is a renter's responsibility; however, not everyone is able to commit to this policy all the time. According to Realtor.com, chances are, your landlord has had bad experiences with previous renters and this might include one who does not pay the rent on time.
If you wish to establish a good relationship with your landlord, then you can try to pay the bills on time, or if you can, pay them in advance. This will make the landlord feel that you are a responsible renter and that he or she would hope to see you renew the lease once the contract is up.
2. Offer to Help Every Once in a While
The publication also notes that while it is the landlord's responsibility to manage repairs in case some things turn up during your stay, it may go a long way if he or she sees you offering to help him or her with the repairs at home.
While one of the advantages of renting an apartment is that you will not be responsible for the repairs and home maintenance, the publication states that pitching in every once in a while will help you score major points. Who knows, you might get a fair rate when you want to renew the lease?
3. Keep the Apartment Clean
This one is the renter's responsibility, but very few can actually live up to it. As previously reported on Realty Today, keeping the apartment in its original condition prior to your stay will help you get your security back in full.
However, it looks like your security deposit is not the only thing that you can get back in full when you keep your apartment clean. Keeping it clean and organized at all times will also win your landlord's trust.
