{"id":14529,"date":"2025-05-26T11:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/?p=14529"},"modified":"2025-05-26T11:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:37:08","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-unit-for-a-new-tenant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-unit-for-a-new-tenant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Unit for a New Tenant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-11-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-11-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-11-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-11-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-11.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know it: between leases, things can move quickly. Sometimes, your previous tenant moves out and the next one moves in right after. In those cases, aside from being on-site to make sure everything goes smoothly, your control over the unit\u2019s condition before the new tenant arrives is limited. But when the schedule gives you a bit of breathing room, it\u2019s worth taking advantage of that time to get everything in order. Here are a few good habits to adopt to welcome your new tenant under the best possible conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Review the inclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing appliances or furniture? Great! But before handing them off, make sure they\u2019re still in good working condition and ready to go<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Is the fridge still cold enough to keep milk from spoiling?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the oven need a self-cleaning cycle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the couch still have a few movie nights left in it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick check and test can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Take care of basic maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\u2019s your time to prove you\u2019re a proactive landlord:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A leaky faucet? Fix it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A toilet that\u2019s acting up? Take care of it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak shower pressure? A quick clean to remove limescale from the showerhead might be all it takes.\r\n\r\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These small issues may seem minor but can quickly become major irritants for someone dealing with them every day. Best to handle them before the keys change hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro tip: this is also a great time to check lightbulbs, switches, and smoke detector batteries. A smart landlord is a prepared landlord!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.Give it a quick clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the unit was left in great condition by your previous tenant, a few days (or weeks) of vacancy is enough for dust to settle. A quick wipe-down, a pass with the vacuum, a surface clean, and voil\u00e0\u2014the place already feels more inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A unit that\u2019s ready, clean, and functional is like a housewarming gift for your new tenant. It\u2019s also a great way to start your rental relationship on the right foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little effort today goes a long way tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy renting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-kangalou wp-block-embed-blog-kangalou\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"8x1Ybu70oC\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/fr\/assurance-habitation-ce-que-chaque-proprietaire-locatif-devrait-savoir\/\">Assurance habitation : ce que chaque propri\u00e9taire locatif devrait savoir<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u00ab\u00a0Assurance habitation : ce que chaque propri\u00e9taire locatif devrait savoir\u00a0\u00bb &#8212; Blog - Kangalou\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/fr\/assurance-habitation-ce-que-chaque-proprietaire-locatif-devrait-savoir\/embed\/#?secret=KSeo7p4SSl#?secret=8x1Ybu70oC\" data-secret=\"8x1Ybu70oC\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know it: between leases, things can move quickly. 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