Strengthening the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants: 4

As a landlord, you cannot let your tenants walk all over you; please do not take that message from these posts. You can be nice and kind without being a total pushover.

Professionalism is key. It allows you to be kind and fair but firm as well. After all, this is your property, your home, your apartment complex, whatever the vase may be. You should not be too friendly, because that could prompt your tenants to take advantage of your kindness.

If the rent is late, stick to your late fees, or else you might find that the rent starts to come late every month — and if tenants will break one rule, they may break others, simply because they do not think you will do anything about it.

To this end, it is important to make sure that your expectations and standards are clearly stated in the lease.