With the single-family rental (SFR) industry growing - and no signs of slowing down - services for rental properties are in high demand. Potential tenants have no shortage of options when it comes to finding a home, so any competitive advantage a property owner can offer could make all the difference when it comes to filling vacancies. Including a full-service lawn care agreement in your resident lease is a tantalizing perk for anyone who wants to enjoy an attractive lawn without the work.
Self-Service vs. Full-Service Lawn Care
The question of whether property owners or tenants will handle lawn care responsibilities often sparks debate, which is why expectations must be made clear in your lease agreement. For property managers, handling lawn maintenance for an entire portfolio requires a time-consuming process of finding and vetting the right professional service provider, which comes at a heavy additional cost. Self-service lawn care, in which residents are in charge of yard upkeep, is the industry standard but is often ineffective if residents are less concerned about maintaining a healthy lawn.
On the other hand, full-service lawn care packages, such as those offered by TaskEasy, leave things in the capable hands of expert contractors ready to handle lawn maintenance responsibilities. Learn more about TaskEasy services and get a free quote today.
Residents have historically been responsible for yard care and ensure that it meets certain standards. Lease agreements generally equate yard care with lawn mowing alone, but that's just one small component of proper lawn care, and it’s common for residents to ignore or forget their responsibilities. This puts your properties’ lawns at risk of being neglected, leaving you with landscaping responsibilities during or after your residents’ occupancy.
Regular outdoor property maintenance can include fertilization, dethatching, overseeding, tree trimming, debris removal, gutter cleaning, and more. Your property aesthetic and curb appeal is the first thing people notice, and it directly affects the value of your home and the amount you can ask for when renting or selling.
TaskEasy has performed over 2 million lawn care tasks across the United States. SFRs that require residents to handle regular lawn care duties are almost always neglected. Below are examples of properties that were intended to be maintained by residents. In between rental agreements, TaskEasy was called in to make these lawns healthy and presentable in order to entice new residents.
Before and after a 3-year lease with self-service lawn care
Before and after a 2-year lease with self-service lawn care
Before and after a 15-month lease with self-service lawn care
Before and after a 5-month lease with self-service lawn care
Before and after a 2-month lease with self-service lawn care
A mere two months of neglect can undo years of regular lawn maintenance. Rather than spending thousands of dollars in deferred yard maintenance every time a lease ends, include TaskEasy lawn care services in your rental agreements. This alleviates the risk of damage from resident neglect, and helps your properties maintain their curb appeal. Services included in rental agreements often allow the rent to be increased to reflect the cost of the services.
Once your properties receive lawn services on a regular basis, your properties will attract new residents, bringing new demand for your properties and increasing their overall value.
Save Time with TaskEasy
Searching for and vetting lawn care professionals to maintain your rental properties can be an arduous, challenging process. TaskEasy has a network of experienced contractors ready to handle all aspects of lawn care, from mowing to fertilization to tree trimming. By including TaskEasy's full-service lawn care packages in your resident lease agreements, you can save time and ensure that your properties are well-maintained, ultimately increasing their value and attracting new residents.
Contact TaskEasy for a free quote and take the first step towards maintaining beautiful, healthy lawns at your rental properties.
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