No landlord would want an accident to happen in his property. A tenant injury can cause a lot of problems for the landlord, including a possible lawsuit and financial obligations. A good landlord should not only think of himself and the income that goes with renting out properties. He should include the safety and well being of all his tenants.

This is why the best thing to do is to prevent accidents that can cause injuries from happening. Let me help you figure out how to do it.

Regular maintenance checks

Landlords, like you, should always perform maintenance check-ups and inspections of your properties. This is part of your job because your tenants may not know that something can be hazardous to them. During inspections, you will be able to identify damages on some equipment, if there are any. You might also find exposed wirings that can cause electrocution or fire.

Once you find any hazards, it will be easier to identify the actions that need to be taken, thus making sure that your properties are still safe to live in. It is also advisable to ask for professional help because they are more thorough in doing inspections. They can also help you figure out the best way to address issues.

Hire security

Not all harm that can happen to your tenants is caused by structural damage or faulty equipment. They can also be caused by people who cause harm to others. Even if your area has a low crime rate, you should not be lenient with security.

The best way to prevent this is to hire security personnel. Some criminals will most likely think twice before doing anything if they know that someone is guarding a property. You should also install security cameras around the premises.

Plus, having security in the property can pose an advantage for you when you advertise your properties. Do not forget to mention these security measures when you create a property listing at Padleads so that you can attract more home hunters to apply. 

Allow tenants to submit reports

If you don’t live in your rental property or you’re managing several properties, you might overlook some issues that only the occupants can see.

One helpful thing is to have your tenants submit written reports for any damages that they have seen. With this, you will be able to act on it immediately. Your tenants will also become more conscious of their homes. This also fosters healthy communication between you and your tenants.

Protect yourself

Before you finalize your lease agreement, make sure that you have consulted an attorney. They are more likely to find loopholes in your contract that may be used against you. They will also help you make it concise and detailed.

Another way you can protect yourself is by having landlord insurance that is tailored based on your needs.

Take extra precautionary measures for children

Children are less likely to be careful than adults. They sometimes do not know what can happen to them if they are being reckless. Children are also very active and will run around everywhere.

That is why you should take extra safety measures if you have tenants with children or if you have tenants that have friends with children who come over often. For example, no children under the age of 12 can enter the pool grounds without adult supervision.

Address reports immediately

Since you will allow tenants to submit written reports, they will expect you to address them as soon as possible. If there are too many reports, make sure that you prioritize those issues that are more dangerous. If it will take some time for some issues to be addressed, make sure that you update them and inform them that you are going to take care of it.

Remember to encourage them to submit WRITTEN reports and not verbal ones. Verbal reports are usually forgotten. 

Follow up on the finished tasks

I always advise landlords to keep a log of all maintenance and repairs done to a property. It will serve as proof that you have taken action on a report. Do a follow-up inspection on the work done after a few weeks to make sure that the damage was fixed properly.

Have someone do the maintenance and inspection for you

If you are a landlord with two or more properties, you might have a difficult time juggling all the things that need to be done. You might want to consider having someone responsible and committed to help you with the property inspections and scheduling repairs.

There you have it. These are the things that you need to do to ensure your tenants’ safety. Always keep in mind that prevention is better than cure.