Your tenant stopped paying rent and is in violation of their lease agreement, or they had some other lease violation. So, your eviction services team served an eviction notice and evicted your tenant from your property. Now what?
If they already moved out, that doesn’t mean the process is over and you can move straight to finding a new tenant. There are a few extra steps in between.
Today, we will discuss some of the things you’ll need to do after you regain control of your property before finding a new tenant.
Change the Locks
Once you get back possession, the first thing you want to do is change the locks on both the front door and back door if they weren’t changed already when evicting your tenant. You may need a locksmith for this part depending on how good your old locks were.
For locksmith recommendations, ask your local eviction services provider, like NMI Evictions in Las Vegas. They conduct evictions all the time so they’ll know the best locksmiths in town. If you need to start the eviction process for a difficult tenant, contact NMI Evictions now!
You want to change the locks right away for several reasons:
- Your tenant may have made copies of their keys illegally, and they could’ve given those keys to other people.
- You don’t want any of your appliances to be stolen.
- A disgruntled renter could trash your property.
- Your new tenant won’t want to be surprised by any intruders or squatters.
Clean Up
Clean everything from top to bottom – not just what you can see but also appliances and fixtures. Be on the lookout for any mold, water damage, dust bunnies, and soiled surfaces.
Pet Stains and Smells
If they had pets in the home and there’s an odor, you’ll want to hire a carpet cleaner or professional floor cleaning company to rid the home of any sour smells and leftover animal residue.
Expect Extra Stuff and Garbage
Be prepared for the renter to have left behind a bunch of stuff like rugs, garbage, mattresses, or furniture. You’ll want to prep for this because items like paint, mattresses, large rugs, and batteries either won’t fit in your normal trash bin or can’t be disposed of normally.
Don’t Forget About the Garage and Storage Areas
If the rental had a garage or storage area, you want to check and see what’s left behind. If there was mold, asbestos, or any other hazardous materials, you’ll need to call an environmental specialist to treat it and remove all traces of it from your home.
Make Repairs
Remember, expect the worst and hope for the best.
You might find damage like broken light fixtures, malfunctioning appliances, or loose tiles. If so, you’ll want to hire a handyman to handle any needed repairs.
Expect appliances to need tuning or replacing. Go through the home and make sure they all work properly. It’s a lot easier to replace a stove or dishwasher while no one is living there. Plus, if your appliances are broken and your new renter is the one to discover them, that might not be such a good look for you.
Now you can move on to the next step: finding a new tenant.
Finding a New Tenant
After you’ve lightened your load and given it a thorough cleaning, you can begin showing your rental to prospective tenants. Your home is cleaner than ever and ready for its next tenant of many more years ahead! Hopefully, your new tenant pays rent weekly, respects your property, and doesn’t enter into lease violation throughout their stay.
If you need any help with the eviction process, Las Vegas is home to NMI Evictions. They are the premier local eviction services provider in the area. They have the knowledge and experience to take you through the whole formal eviction process, from serving eviction notices after a lease violation to navigating Las Vegas civil law during a summary eviction or unlawful detainer. Reach out today and get your property back and better than ever!