Why You Should Hire a Property Management Company
Renting Out Property in Washington State?
Are you looking to rent your property in Vancouver, Washington? Or are you facing difficulties with your tenants that you have no idea how to handle? Avoid the stress and save your time by hiring a professional property management
company such as SunWorld Group.
What are a Landlord’s Responsibilities to their Tenants in Washington State?
Don’t struggle anymore. Call the professional property management team at SunWorld Group in Vancouver, Washington today!
When you hire a property management company, you can rest assured that they will ensure that your tenants have everything that they’re obligated to have from a landlord under Washington State law. Landlord responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the dwelling, so it does not violate any state or local codes, especially in ways that endanger the tenants’ health and safety.
- Maintaining structural components of the dwelling, such as roofs, floors, and chimneys, in reasonably good condition.
- Providing reasonably adequate locks and keys.
- Providing garbage cans and arranging for the removal of garbage, except in single-family dwellings.
- Providing the necessary facilities to supply heat, electricity, hot water, and cold water.
- Keeping common areas such as lobbies, stairways, and halls reasonably clean and free from hazards.
- Controlling pets before the tenant moves in and to maintain pest control except in single-family dwellings or when the infestation is caused by the tenant.
- Making repairs to keep the unit in the same condition as when the tenant moved in except in the case of normal wear-and-tear.
- Keeping electrical, plumbing, and heating systems in good condition.
- Maintaining any appliances provided with the rental unit.
- Setting water heaters at 120 degrees when new tenants move in.
- Informing the tenant of the landlord’s or landlord agent’s name and address.
- Providing smoke detectors and ensuring they work properly when new tenants move in.
- Promptly terminating the tenancy of a tenant who has threatened another tenant with a firearm or other deadly weapon and who has been arrested for the threatening behavior.
- Refraining from threatening a tenant with a firearm or other deadly weapon under circumstances which result in the landlord’s arrest.
What Can a Property Management Company Do for Landlords in Vancouver, Washington?
In addition to helping property owners accomplish the above and filling their legal obligation to their tenants, property management companies, such as the experienced team at SunWorld Group, can protect your investment for years to come. For example, when you hire us at SunWorld Group to manage your property for you, we do the following to give you peace of mind and save you both time and energy:
Thorough Tenant Screening
We thoroughly screen all potential tenants to ensure that your property is protected and well-taken care of.
No Delay Repairs
One of the best reasons to hire a property management company is for the peace of mind in case any needed repairs come up. Instead of spending your day calling contractors and comparing services and rates, you can let us do the work for you. We ensure that any needed repairs are tended to as soon as possible. This process keeps your tenants happy and keeps your property in great shape!
No Excuses Rent Collection
A property manager’s ability and willingness to collect rent is perhaps one of the biggest benefits for property owners. We do everything within our power to collect rent promptly. Don’t knock on doors; call SunWorld Group to manage your property for you!
Annual Interior Inspections
No surprises here. SunWorld Group performs annual interior inspections for all of our properties. That way, property owners aren’t faced with surprise repairs when a tenant moves out.
Drive-By Inspections
Like we said, no surprises. We drive by your rental property to ensure that it is being cared for by its tenants.
Monthly Operations and Financial Statements
Did we mention that we don’t do surprises? We provide our property owners with monthly operations and financial statements so that you know exactly what’s going on with your investment.
Apartment, HOA, and Condo Association Management
Don’t worry about keeping everything straight. What bills go where? What rules apply when? We’ve got it covered. We’re the experts, and we can help you keep track of everything related to your property.
Evictions
An eviction process can be uncomfortable. We follow all state and local regulations concerning the eviction process, so you can be sure that your property is protected, and you continue to see returns on your investment. We have years of experience handling all aspects of property management. Avoid the stress and call SunWorld Group today to manage your property.
How Can SunWorld Group Help You?
We have more than 20 years of experience managing property in the Vancouver, WA area. We are proud to have served this community, both tenants and property owners, with continued excellence, especially when it comes to our customer service. We offer diligent care for both the properties we manage and our tenants. On top of that, we pride ourselves on our communication with our property owners. Our monthly reports are easy to understand, and we are always willing to answer any questions you may have. Call today to see how we can help you save time and money (and stress)!
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LONGVIEW CONTACT
P: 360-353-4018
F: 360-838-4634
9901 NE 7th Avenue,
Suite C119,
Vancouver, WA 98685
1220 Ocean Beach Highway,
Suite A,
Longview, WA 98632
