Process for turning over rental unit for new tenant - Checklist

Process for turning over rental unit for new tenant - Checklist

Real Estate Agent · Dayton Ohio · Member since 2019 · 38 posts · 15 votes

I'm currently having to deal with my first unit turnover. My first tenant of 2 years left and cleaned the house decently. The tenant moving in behind was urgent to get into a place for schooling reasons. I did a walk through with the previous tenant and there is some painting that is being done, some repairs, etc. This is a nice unit that was rehabbed 2 years agos. So all interior items (painted walls (not ceilings), toilets, cabinets, etc) are only 2 years old. 

New tenant says she spent 5 hours cleaning and says it spells like dog. I wasn't able to get my cleaner in there because of their urgency. And she is asking for the whole place to be painted and ceilings (not happening).


My questions is what are your standard task/checklist for turning a unit and what is your timeframe on this? I've only rented newly rehabbed properties out.

Thanks!

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  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
    4y
    Quote from @Trent Barga:

    This is a common tactic. Tenant begs to get in early, says the rental is perfect, then does nothing but complain once they are in. You need a signed disclaimer with them that says they asked to rent it "as is" and accept it in that condition, period.

    At this point, I wouldn't do anything. They rushed you and prevented you from correcting these issues, so they need to take it like it is and clean it themselves.

    In the future, I recommend you force people to wait. When you allow a tenant to rush you, it's an opportunity to make a mistake you'll later regret.


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  • Real Estate Agent · Dayton Ohio · Member since 2019 · 38 posts · 15 votes
    4y

    Yes I agree 100% on waiting and have them adhere to my timeline. On that note do you have a standard process and checklist for the turning of the unit?

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