Strengthening the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants: 5

Finally, a good landlord has absolutely got to take care of his or her property. You cannot expect your tenants to take good care of your property if you do not bother to put forth any effort either. If they see that you really do want them to live in a place that is cared for and clean, they will respond in kind — and the odds are good that your neighbors will as well.

This has several benefits. For one thing, it will make sure your tenants want to remain living there, and for another, your property values will increase significantly.

Think about this: if you were a tenant, how would you like to be treated? That is precisely the way you should treat your tenants.