February 17th, 2009 | by admin |
by Alex Paterson
If you are thinking of going into the business of property rental there are a few things you need to have at the forefront of your mind. Even after you have gone through the difficult process of choosing tenants, there are still things you need to be aware of. Good, watertight rental agreements and your rights when it comes to collecting rent are two areas you would do well to put a lot of thought into when you set out to let a flat or a house.
Rental agreements can be a dangerous area for landlords, and it is important you do a good job of yours. They need to be well written so that they are legal and you need to make sure they do the job of protecting your investment. Some areas you need to take into account when setting out this agreement are; which type of tenancy suits you, and the review period and procedure for the rent amount.
For most landlords and tenants in a domestic situation a periodic tenancy works best. This usually means the property is rented on a month to month basis. The advantage of this for you as a landlord is that to finish an agreement with a tenant you need only give written notice thirty to sixty days in advance of when you want the tenancy to end. It is important to keep in mind though that this means the tenant who is renting your property also has the same right, which could leave you with an empty property on short notice. It is important you research all the different types of tenancies before settling on the one that is right for you.
You need to also make it clear to your tenant in your agreement when the present rent structure will be reviewed. This will make it easier when the time comes to raise the rent in line with inflation or due to any improvements you may have made on your property to let.
Collecting the rent is also another area you need to be very clear on with the person renting your property. You need to make sure that the method you decide upon is convenient for you but also for the tenant. It may seem like the obvious answer to collect the rent in cash if you live close but some tenants may consider this to be an invasion of their privacy. A direct deposit into your account may be a better option.
It can be very difficult to know exactly what to put into a tenancy agreement. Drawing one up can make renting your property a bit of a headache and you really don’t want to get it wrong. Sometimes it may be easier to just take the task to an expert in the field.
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