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Properties with gardens are highly sought after by renters, which is good news if you’re a landlord trying to attract good-quality tenants.

However, what can be an asset at the start of a tenancy can later become the source of disagreement.

Get it right by following these tips:

𝟭. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

Plant low-maintenance shrubs. Tenants will most likely be responsible for tending to them so it’s best to make life easier for everyone by avoiding fast-growing plants like bamboo and Creeping Jenny.

𝟮. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Ensure the garden is in top shape at the start of a tenancy – this will set the tone for what’s expected—weed, mow and clear out the gutters.

𝟯. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The rental contract should explain each party’s responsibilities. As a general rule, tenants should leave the garden in the same condition at the end of a tenancy as it was when they moved in. The landlord is responsible for structural issues, such as fences, paths and walls.

𝟰. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱

Detail the state of the garden in the check-in report so that you and your tenant have something to refer to if there’s any confusion.

𝟱. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Don’t overlook the garden during periodic inspections. If you spot a problem – such as a build-up of rubbish or a mountain of weeds – you can raise it early.

Save this weeks video for the next time you move a tenant in👇