While rental property management can be financially rewarding, it also comes with many challenges and a fair amount of risk. Here are some ways that a professional Atlanta property management company can minimize the chances of legal issues with your rental property.

Formalizing Rental Agreements

Rental property management companies, such as Specialized Property Management Atlanta, make sure that all correspondence between them and tenants are in writing. If the tenant is approved to occupy the rental property, they sign a lease agreement, which is a contractual document that details the property manager’s responsibilities and set of rules for the renter.

Screening All Tenant Applications

We screen applicants to make sure they will be reliable tenants. It helps prevent the possibility of leasing your property to someone who might not be very reliable. If a tenant stops paying rent, for example, you may have to evict them. The eviction process can be long and miserable and has a tendency to consume your time and cash in legal fees. Tenant screening also protects your reputation so that you can keep renting to quality tenants.

Ensure Repairs and Complaints Are Handled Promptly

We make sure that all the appliances and other fixtures on the property are working properly. Failure to make necessary repairs can cause tenants to decide to file a legal complaint, which can be very costly for you. To avoid such problems, we make prompt repairs whenever needed. This guarantees the tenants a safe and habitable environment.

Ensure No Discrimination

Here at SPM Atlanta, we have an extensive understanding of the rules and regulations that govern property management, among which, is never to discriminate against a potential renter. Hence, we handle all tenants equally and use standard rental criteria when screening all potential applicants. Most management companies keep a record of every rejected applicant clearly stating the reasons why they were rejected. This serves as evidence if accused of discrimination. We also protect tenants’ rights with the same vigor as we protect your rights as a rental property owner. 

For more information on how we can protect you against legal issues, call us at 404-596-8429 or contact us online.