{"id":732,"date":"2015-08-10T15:10:06","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T07:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/?p=732"},"modified":"2019-10-30T10:55:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T02:55:37","slug":"find-the-perfect-tenant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/find-the-perfect-tenant","title":{"rendered":"Attention landlords! Here&#8217;s how to find the perfect tenant for your apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living in the digital age, it is easier to put your listing up on the market with help from real estate agents and online listing portals. However, property owners may find it challenging to find a good tenant. Want a&nbsp;hassle-free tenant? Here are some tips to help you&nbsp;out:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-738 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant2-595x275.jpg\" alt=\"tenant2\" width=\"595\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant2-595x275.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant2.jpg 668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ensure your property is in good condition and upgrade if necessary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When hunting for property, people usually prefer a well-furnished property with built-in appliances such as a washing machine, refrigerator and a television set that are in good condition. Before leasing your property, hire a professional to clean your carpets and do some pest control. Don\u2019t forget to check for structural faults in the building, or go out the way to make minor improvements&nbsp;such as changing the wallpaper. The least you can do is to make sure your property is clean and tidy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advertise your property well<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With people searching for all kinds of resources online, it is essential for you to post your property on a trustworthy platform. Make sure your location is specific and provide high-quality photos of your property to attract your perfect tenant.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-739 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant3-595x414.jpg\" alt=\"tenant3\" width=\"595\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant3-595x414.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tenant3.jpg 617w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do credit and background checks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Owners can request tenants to provide records for credit check, background check and rental records. This can help you screen for a trustworthy tenant. Remember to get your tenant\u2019s authorization before doing so, and avoid potential&nbsp;tenants who refuse to provide such information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your tenant\u2019s lifestyle, but be flexible<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may be inclined to find a tenant who has a stable job to ensure that they will pay their dues promptly. Rental history is one way to filter out&nbsp;tenants, but if you feel that your tenant is questionable or shady, you can protect your interest by asking your potential tenant to pay a deposit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet them face-to-face<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although agents can help you find tenants, owners can also take the opportunity to meet with them. This can help you answer their enquiries directly and solve problems efficiently. Most importantly, building a friendly relationship with your tenant can encourage them to take good care of the property.<\/p>\n<p>Want to upload your listing online? Landlords can upload their listing for free on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/hong-kong\">Spacious<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in the digital age, it is easier to put your listing up on the market with help from real estate agents and online listing portals. However, property owners may find it challenging to find a good tenant. Want a&nbsp;hassle-free tenant? Here are some tips to help you&nbsp;out: Ensure your property is in good condition and upgrade if necessary When [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":733,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[64],"class_list":["post-732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hong-kong-property","tag-article"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}