Clare, 35, works in the music industry and is renting her final flat in London before buying her own property.
After many years of renting, here's her view of what makes a good landlord:
It's the little things that count
“It's not rocket science. But you wouldn't believe what some landlords offer. I have viewed some grim flats and then seen others in the same area which are a hundred times better for the same price.
I guess that is supply and demand. If a tenant has never asked for a place to be redecorated or repaired, then why should the landlord care so long as the money is coming in?
But a good businessman protects his investment. If you own a property, it makes complete sense to look after it - and encourage your tenants to keep it in good condition, if for no other reason than to maintain a decent re-sale value.
It's certainly refreshing when a landlord actually comes round or arranges for something to be fixed after one phone call.
So many don't bother until they have pushed you to the limit.
They know you have another five months to run on your agreement so there's not much else you can do.
It may be small thing to a landlord, particularly one with several properties, but some things can make a big difference to quality of life for your tenant.
The other thing I have noticed is when a landlord is respectful of your time and privacy at the point where you are giving up the flat and they need to show it to prospective new tenants.
Calling well in advance to check when visits are convenient was really helpful. It also gave me a chance to tidy up a bit which would in turn help him get a new tenant!”
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