In our previous post, we’ve talked about how tenants can deal with difficult landlords. This time we will speak backwards. What if your tenants are hard to deal with after you let them sign the lease? Here are some tips.

Be confident. Confidence is a key aspect when facing difficulties. And this does not exempt you from dealing with difficult tenants. If you are confident when speaking with them, you are more likely to get a positive reaction from your tenant. The opposite happens when you are not sure what you are presenting to them. Don’t let your voice shake when you’re saying something. It will be collected as a signal of uncertainty.

Make correct decisions. There are issues that require quick decisions to be made. For example, if you see that the surroundings of the rental property are in disarray, then you should call the tenant’s attention. Insist that the condition is unacceptable and will affect not only adjacent tenants but them as well. Present them with scenarios that will make them realize the consequences of not doing the right thing.

Be authoritative. While tenants have some rights, you must also assert your rights. But be sure to assert your authority in a fair way. If the tenants habitually fail to comply with the current rules for renting real estate, you have every right to file a complaint that you can present at the offices of the competent authorities. Make sure you are aware of any existing state laws that could affect your complaint.

Set your rules. Maintaining the best interests of the asset you are offering for rent, also keep in mind that imposing your rules will be in line with taking care of it. If there is a periodic inspection every 28 days, do it. If you are issuing notices when the rental rate is a week late, feel free to send them.

Learn to close gaps. There are tenants who can end up always being in your head for a lot of things that they usually complain about. There are cheerful types but in hibernation when due dates approach. There are those who pay in advance but always have strings of complaints with this or that. Bridge the gaps between them and you. Always keep your part of the bargain. Offer solutions that are beneficial to both parties. After solving the problems, be friends with them. Be friends, but put up barriers between being a landlord and them being a renter.