Landlord Responsibilities

Be weather and waterproof
Have working plumbing
Provide enough hot and cold running water
Have a working heating system
Have an electrical system in good working order
Be free from infestations of insects and rodents
Have sufficient trash cans
Have floors, stairways and railings in good repair
Have natural lighting in every room
Have working windows that open at least halfway or mechanical ventilation
Have safe fire or emergency exits leading to
street or hallway
Have a working deadbolt lock on main entrance
Have working security devices on windows
Have working smoke detectors
Have a secure mailbox facility that prevents Identity Thieves from stealing mail

Providing the tenant with a list on move-in-day such as where to put the cardboard boxes, where to park, a vacuum to clean up any mess, flyers or brochures for a pizza delivery or Chinese food, show up and ask how things are going, help where you can and perhaps make suggestions where required
Treating all tenants equally
Educating tenants about rights & responsibilities refer to www.tenantsinfo.com
Respecting tenant(s) privacy and quiet/peaceful enjoyment of the rental
Never becoming involved in a heated argument or physical confrontation with a tenant
Never swearing or yelling at a tenant
Putting in writing requests, warnings, notices of change etc.
Maintaining clean premises so that the tenant can take pride in his/her surroundings (no clutter)
Effectively communicating with tenant(s) on a constant basis to determine if any problems
Knowing tenant(s) habits to prevent crime i.e. when at work, when at home, when on holidays
Making all accessible areas safe and well lit that includes parking
Developing a sense of community, get input from the tenant as to how you can make things better
Providing the tenant with an incentive or a reward for paying on time and letting tenant know how much you appreciate him/her being a good tenant
Offering good tenants a Certificate of Satisfactory Tenancy upon termination of satisfactory lease period from www.tenantverification.com
Showing common sense in all dealings and problem solving with tenant
Treat tenants as you would like them to treat you