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What are the best ways to handle emergency situations in a rental property?

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As a property manager, you may face emergency situations in your rental property that require immediate action and attention. Emergency situations can range from natural disasters, fire, water damage, gas leaks, electrical faults, pest infestations, security breaches, or tenant injuries. How you handle these situations can affect your reputation, liability, and profitability. In this article, we will share some of the best ways to handle emergency situations in a rental property and reduce the risks and damages.

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Senior Relationship Associate @ SRS Acquiom | Escrow and Paying Agent for Mergers & Acquisitions

1 Have a written emergency plan

A written emergency plan is a document that outlines the procedures and responsibilities for dealing with different types of emergencies in your rental property. It should include contact information for emergency services, utility companies, contractors, insurance agents, and tenants. It should also specify the roles and duties of your staff, such as who will call for help, who will notify the tenants, who will inspect the property, and who will document the incident. A written emergency plan can help you act quickly and effectively in case of an emergency and avoid confusion and panic.

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2 Communicate with your tenants

Communication is key to managing emergency situations in a rental property. You should inform your tenants about your emergency plan and expectations before they move in and provide them with a copy of the plan. You should also communicate with your tenants during and after an emergency to update them on the situation, provide instructions, offer assistance, and address their concerns. Communication can help you build trust and cooperation with your tenants and prevent misunderstandings and disputes.

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Consider a laminated sheet of paper with contractors, remediation companies, plumbers, HVAC companies (if you don't have a staff handyman) for each property's tenants to have with examples of the type of issue each contact could be called for if they do not want to wait for your team to respond ofter hours. Make sure you speak with these companies ahead of time and let them know you'll pay for work the tenant calls them for (assuming it's health/safety related). This allows them to get "on the list" ASAP for time sensitive issues like heaters going out in a snow storm or an electrical outage on their block. Every minute counts in these catastrophes and tenants will appreciate your openness to let them get things started on their schedule.

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3 Inspect and repair the property

After an emergency situation, you should inspect the property as soon as possible to assess the extent and cause of the damage. You should take photos and videos of the property and keep records of the incident. You should also contact your insurance company and file a claim if applicable. You should then hire qualified and licensed contractors to repair the property and restore it to a safe and habitable condition. You should follow up with the contractors and monitor the progress of the repairs. You should also inform your tenants about the estimated timeline and cost of the repairs and any possible disruptions or inconveniences.

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4 Comply with the law and regulations

When handling emergency situations in a rental property, you should comply with the relevant laws and regulations that govern your area and industry. You should be aware of your rights and obligations as a property manager and respect the rights and interests of your tenants. You should also follow the health and safety standards and codes that apply to your property and ensure that it meets the minimum requirements. You should also consult with a legal professional if you have any questions or issues regarding the legal aspects of emergency situations.

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Senior Relationship Associate @ SRS Acquiom | Escrow and Paying Agent for Mergers & Acquisitions
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Get familiar with your county and state tenant laws. Have you home inspected before renting the first time, call your insurance company to have them convert your policy to a landlord policy (before a claim is denied because you never notified them), and commit to 12-24 hour response times in the early days of your business to build report with your tenants. If one of your tenants comes to you with an issue, take it seriously, give them a timeline of your plan to address, and check in along the process so they feel like you're handling it. Don't be one of those fly by night landlords who raises rent and rarely comes when called to fix something. This is YOUR BABY; no one should care more than YOU.

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5 Learn from the experience

After resolving an emergency situation in a rental property, you should learn from the experience and improve your practices and policies. You should evaluate your performance and identify what went well and what went wrong. You should also solicit feedback from your tenants and staff and listen to their suggestions and complaints. You should then implement changes and improvements to your emergency plan, communication methods, inspection procedures, repair processes, and compliance measures. You should also update your insurance coverage and budget accordingly. Learning from the experience can help you prevent or minimize future emergencies and enhance your property management skills.

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PRO TIP: Have your tenants add you/your company as an "Interested Party" on their Renters Policy. This allows you to be notified by mail should that policy ever go out of force and makes any post-move out claims smoother should there be extensive damage left by the last tenant.

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1 Have a written emergency plan

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5 Learn from the experience

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1 Have a written emergency plan

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3 Inspect and repair the property

4 Comply with the law and regulations

5 Learn from the experience

6 Here’s what else to consider

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