You have just signed your lease with your new owner. After which, you may have found that it is a bit more difficult to bear than its previous owners. What could you do to be on good terms with him or her? Here are some points that you could follow.

Be a good tenant. Without saying much, this should come naturally from you as a tenant. This includes abiding by the rules set by the landlord. It means paying both rent and utilities on time and keeping the apartment clean and even the outside area tidy as well.

You also have to deal with the following rules when you have guests and when you have to make changes. Before you sign the lease, you should ask any other questions that are floating in your mind, such as whether pets are allowed, whether wall decoration is allowed, or anything else relevant.

Be communicative. As a tenant, you should always go the extra mile when it comes to building a closer relationship with the landlord. If that means inviting him over to your home for special occasions, then go for it. If that means saying hello or hello every time you see it, go ahead.

Be honest and concise with your needs. Although it is the landlord’s duty to see if their rental property is in good condition, there are times when the tenant needs to discuss their needs. However, this should be expressed in a very courteous and honest manner. For example, if the water line is leaking, ask the landlord to fix it. You can ask if it is necessary to contact a plumber on your side and if he will bear the service fees. If you will bear the service fees, will it be deducted from your monthly rental rate?

If there are cases where the landlord seems difficult to approach or is simply not cooperating with your needs, you must comply with existing state laws regarding rental properties. There are provisions where you can probably make complaints.

Be prepared with documentation. In cases where your landlord becomes very difficult to handle with your applications, then you should be ready with the documentation. Taking pictures of the damage at your location where you are requesting repairs will be helpful. You should write down specific dates and times that you have talked to the landlord about your problems.

The relationship between the landlord and the tenant is like other forms of relationship that must be understood by both sides. Otherwise, there will be misunderstandings and a gap will be created between the two parties until the relationship becomes unhealthy.