[katsudden]

If you wish to hold on to "returning" renters.... we pay $3,000/mo. We paid an extra $100 this year to add to our comfort in our rental. Shouldn't have had to be necessary. We also took care of getting the satellite and remotes that didn't work. We scrubbed down the lanai and wrought iron furniture. Spot cleaned the carpet and washed the small area rugs. We are not "white glove" people. Far from it. But we don't want to complain to our landlord about so much that should have been taken care of. We want to be good and responsible renters, but for $3000 a month...we expect a little more....

1. Comfort is key! Please update uncomfortable furniture, mattresses, etc.
The cute matching upholstered furniture of years back have cushions that are completely flat now and we are sitting on the wooden seat frames now.
We'd love to put our feet up on ottomans (found 2 at resale store) or have recliners!

Patio umbrellas are great to keep the sun out of our eyes and cushions on the wrought iron chairs would be nice. (I had to purchase some at a resale store this year.)

The low adirondack chairs are all the thing now, but we are older and can't get in or out of them because they are so low!



2. Cleanliness! We pay for the cleaning people in our lease. But the carpets are spotted and the north-facing lanai is covered in dirt and moss.

The plastic outdoor chairs are stained with dirt and the wrought iron furniture's paint is peeling.

The throw rugs are filthy and stained. The vacuum doesn't work well.

The shower doesn't get hot water.

Perhaps your cleaning people might tell you of these things or you could do a "walk through" to check on them.




3. Amenities...

Please check out the tv remotes and satellite to be sure they work.
Wireless would be nice.
A printer would be nice.
The tires on the golf cart are so worn it is scary
The golf cart's batteries need to be replaced as we can't get up a small hill.
A couple of fold up chairs to take to the square would be nice so we don't have to bring them with us in the car.

4. Kitchen

Plenty of extra dishes if we have company would be nice. They don't have to be fancy expensive dishes.
A crock pot would be nice.
Some serving platters would be nice.
Ice cream scoops (left and right handed one), kitchen sheers, wine bottle opener, colander would be nice.


5. Ample lighting is helpful so we can read no matter where we are in the living room.


6. Safety!
Safety bars in the showers are a must for older people!
The carpeting is loosening and should be tightened!
Area rugs are sliding.
The lights flicker at night. The outlets blow fuses.

7. Pets...
A "pets welcome" home will probably get return renters. We know that is a sore subject amongst landlords, but our pets are our family. 99%of us are responsible pet owners and willing to pay for extra cleaning should it be necessary.