12/16/2023 0 Comments Oregon law tidiness of outside areasIf you’ll need to look in the attic or under the house, let them know that too. Let them know you will need to see inside cabinets, closets and all rooms and outbuildings to check for leaks or potential maintenance issues. Prepare the tenant for what the inspection will entail. Whatever your reasonable suspicions, remember that it can be a Fair Housing violation to treat one tenant differently than another, so take care to apply the same rules to how much time you provide prior to entry, and base your decision on considerations other than membership in a protected class. When would that be the better option? Maybe you’ve received notification from police about a problem at the unit maybe you’ve done a drive-by inspection and saw cars parked on the lawn, the blinds askew, and trash in the yard maybe you’ve received a report from a neighbor that there are multiple animals on the premises. But, if I suspect something nefarious is going on, I may just offer the minimum 24-hours’ notice. That gives them a sense of control, respect for their time, and breathing room to prepare. When I don’t have any red flags regarding a tenancy and just need to check the property out, I always like to call or email the resident, let them know it’s time for an inspection and ask what time would work for them in the next week or two. Sometimes, they don’t know that something is awry. Also, you can’t rely on tenants to always report maintenance issues that can lead to property damage. With rental property the old saying, “No news is good news,” becomes, “No news is bad news.” A resident’s failure to report issues with the unit can indicate that they don’t want you there because they’re doing something they shouldn’t, or not doing something they should. All endeavors large or small have their parts that are the least fun, so stop procrastinating and go inspect your property – your investment is at stake. Depending on the relationship and the attitude of both parties, checking out the living space of another person can range from fast, easy and casual, to time-consuming, difficult and even hostile. Inspecting your rental properties – especially the inside – can be an uncomfortable experience for all involved.
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