A guide for landlords on how to keep their rental properties’ gardens in excellent condition.
Remember to check the exterior of your property as well as the interior of your property. Although upkeeping the garden in a rental property may only be possible on a sporadic basis, the chores required might be quite similar to those you currently do at home!
Check out our ideas on how to upkeep the garden in a rental property…
1. Selecting your renters with care is essential.
Depending on whether or not your home has a garden, you may be better off concentrating on longer-term leases, since these tenants are more likely to take care of the garden than shorter-term ones.
2. Create a landscape that requires little upkeep.
Slow-growing, drought-tolerant flowering shrubs and perennials, paired with hard landscaping, are the best choice for this situation. Make an attempt to create a landscape that will attract renters without breaking the budget or needing excessive work to keep up.
3. Organize your belongings in between tenancies.
If you’re preparing a rental home for new renters, take some time to clear out any unnecessary objects from the premises. Among them are goods left behind by former renters that are no longer required and can include furniture and equipment that has seen better days.
Any items that you don’t wish to retain but that are still in good condition might be donated or sold. Consider calling a local charity or making a gift via a donation website or mobile app. It is possible that you will be able to arrange for someone to come and collect the goods from the property.
4. Keep the flowerbeds in good condition
Plants should be pruned to eliminate any dead or dying sections. If a plant is unable to be revived, it may be beneficial to remove it completely.
Taking care of weeds can also make your garden seem more orderly and cleaner. Depending on the local council, a garden recycling container may be provided to make disposing of unwanted plants more convenient.
5. Look in all locations for any growing weeds
In addition to de-weeding the flowerbeds, keep an eye out for any other locations where they may be growing. This may include driveways, spaces between pavement slabs, and gravelled surfaces.
Keep a look out for Japanese knotweed, which is particularly troublesome. The foundations, walls, and drainage systems of your home could become damaged if the problem is not addressed immediately. It is possible that you may need to employ a professional to remove the plant to guarantee that it has been appropriately dealt with.
6. Take good care of your yard
The sight of an overgrown lawn may be deterrent to potential renters, and it can be time-consuming and expensive to repair the damage. For example, if a large amount of grass is removed in a single cut, the blades of grass may become unhealthy.
Mowing should be avoided while the ground is damp, since this might cause damage to the grass. Be aware that lawnmowers have a variety of settings for the position of the blades, and that you must modify these settings to ensure that the grass is cut to the appropriate length that is suitable to your needs.
7. Be sure that the garden upkeep provision in the leasing agreement is correct.
Perhaps apparent, but the most important thing to take into consideration is that the leasing agreement includes the garden and specifies if the renter is accountable for its upkeep. If a garden maintenance clause is not included in the tenancy agreement, the landlord will be unsuccessful in making a claim should an issue occur with the garden.
Are you looking for assistance on the upkeep of your property, or are you wondering how to include particular garden care into your rental agreement? We can help just get in contact with us!
