The main reason behind the tension between tenants and their landlords is poor maintenance (68%) along with subpar communication (42%). It’s clear that these aspects are crucial for landlords to consider in order to maintain positive relations with their tenants.
One out of four renters (25%) have a negative view of their current landlord, and 58% have dealt with an unpleasant landlord in the past.
This information was revealed through a study by LendingTree, a US-based digital loan market.
Jacob Channel, the senior economist at LendingTree and author of the report, advises: “It’s important for renters to keep a record of all interactions with their landlords.
“Renters should be direct and stand their ground when requesting the landlord to fix issues, without coming across as too confrontational.”
Out of all the renters surveyed, 18% have experienced eviction, and a significant portion of them (68%) believe it was not justified.
The most frequent cause mentioned for eviction was delayed rent payments (30%), and some (24%) were asked to leave because the landlord needed to use the property themselves.
Interestingly, a third (33%) of renters reported facing discrimination during the rental application process, often related to their race.
Additionally, over half (61%) of renters think that allowing pets should be a standard practice for landlords – a change that is anticipated with the upcoming Renters Reform Bill.
