Landlord Quick Tip
Tip #152: The Virtual Paper Trail
Good documentation is equally important, especially if there is a dispute later down the line.
So why not combine the two and encourage your tenants to email you when they have questions or need repairs? Email is a nonconfrontational, convenient and relatively stress-free way for tenants to communicate with their landlord. Tenants are more likely to let you know when things are not going well — and that’s a good thing.
An email system automatically records the dates, times and actual words exchanged, which creates a virtual paper trail proving how you respond quickly and effectively to tenants’ concerns.
Be careful when it comes to “official” notices, though — those may need to go through snail mail, depending on your lease language or local laws.
See last weeks Landlord Quick Tip.
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