9. Rudeness by landlords
Well, duh.
A few weeks ago I walked through the door of a business and up to the counter. The female at the counter looked at me, didn't say a word, turned around and walked into the back room. Then she never came out. I actually don't know if she came out, I only waited for a minute or two before I walked out the door. Next day I took my business somewhere else.
Yes, I know, I'm not a good customer. I am demanding of competent and efficient service. But if I was a good customer, there would be no excuse for that kind of rudeness.
Good tenants take their business elsewhere when their landlords treat them rudely, or they even perceive that their landlords treat them rudely. Perception is everything.
It matters not a whit if you are having a bad day. It matters not even an iota if you are having a bunch of personal problems. It makes no difference whatsoever if you are in the middle of an eviction of a tenant who never paid the rent and was dealing drugs out of your rental property. The good tenant who is about to call you had nothing whatsoever to do with all those things that are going on in your life and business right now.
When the phone rings and the call is from a customer who is paying you thousands of dollars a year, who takes care of her home, and who is a good neighbor, you smile, ask how her family is and how you can be of assistance.
It is absolutely stupid to be rude to a good tenant. Yes, it can be difficult to switch gears and be pleasant, but do your best. If you have to, in the absolute worst case, explain to your tenant, "I'm really sorry, but I'm in the middle of a real mess right now and wouldn't be able to give you my full attention. Can I call you back in, say, an hour?" That avoids being rude and allows you to give her call your full attention. Always add, "if you don't hear from me, please call me back." That way you can never be accused of ignoring your tenant's problem.
9. Rudeness by landlordsWell, duh.A few weeks ago I walked through the door of a business and up to the counter. The female at the counter looked at me, didn't say a word, turned around and walked into the back room. Then she never came out. I actually don't know if she came out, I only waited for a minute or two before I walked out the door. Next day I took my business somewhere else.Yes, I know, I'm not a good customer. I am demanding of competent and efficient service. But if I was a good customer, there would be no excuse for that kind of rudeness.Good tenants take their business elsewhere when their landlords treat them rudely, or they even perceive that their landlords treat them rudely. Perception is everything.It matters not a whit if you are having a bad day. It matters not even an iota if you are having a bunch of personal problems. It makes no difference whatsoever if you are in the middle of an eviction of a tenant who never paid the rent and was dealing drugs out of your rental property. The good tenant who is about to call you had nothing whatsoever to do with all those things that are going on in your life and business right now.When the phone rings and the call is from a customer who is paying you thousands of dollars a year, who takes care of her home, and who is a good neighbor, you smile, ask how her family is and how you can be of assistance.It is absolutely stupid to be rude to a good tenant. Yes, it can be difficult to switch gears and be pleasant, but do your best. If you have to, in the absolute worst case, explain to your tenant, "I'm really sorry, but I'm in the middle of a real mess right now and wouldn't be able to give you my full attention. Can I call you back in, say, an hour?" That avoids being rude and allows you to give her call your full attention. Always add, "if you don't hear from me, please call me back." That way you can never be accused of ignoring your tenant's problem.
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