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🎧 New Episode Alert! Are You Being Too Nice to Your Tenants? 🤔🏘️
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There’s a fine line between being a kind landlord and running your rental property like a pro. In this episode of the WHY NOT? RE Podcast – Golden Nuggets, host Brian Lucier dives into one of the most common traps landlords fall into—over-accommodating tenants at the cost of professionalism and profit. 💸⚖️
🛠️ Verbal promises might seem harmless in the moment, but they can turn into legal and logistical nightmares. From snow removal and landscaping 🌨️🌿 to tenant-performed repairs and painting projects 🎨—this episode explores where things can go wrong and how to protect yourself and your property.
📋 Brian lays out real-world examples of common rental land mines, including:
🔹 Verbal concessions and vague agreements 🗣️🧨
🔹 Tenants offering to “help out” with repairs 🔧
🔹 (Spoiler alert: 🚫 Workers' Comp = 🚫 liability coverage!)
🔹 DIY damage disasters (hello, cracked drywall from a TV mount! 📺💥)
🔹 Negotiating incentives like reduced rent in exchange for maintenance 💡
✍️ The solution? Put it in writing. Every. Single. Time. This episode teaches you how to draft clear terms around improvements, responsibilities, and rental expectations—so you can stay protected and avoid misunderstandings later.
💬 Learn how to respond with tact and strategy:
“How would you propose we do that?”
“If I agree to this, what is it worth to you?”
“Could we roll this into your rent renewal for next year?”
❗Before you say "yes" to that “small favor,” ask:
👉 Is this a code violation waiting to happen?
👉 Could this set a dangerous precedent with other tenants?
👉 What really happens when you try to be too nice?
💡 Whether you're a newbie landlord or a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with golden nuggets to keep your rental business running smart, safe, and professional.
🎥 Tune in now and find out how to say “yes” without saying “ouch” later. 🛑🎧
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