How Do You Spot A Great Tenant Post COVID? Part II
The world has changed since tenant selection processes were first introduced, it is time the industry changed how things are done. At Husmus, we offer a new approach. Read on to explore what makes a great tenant, how Husmus makes finding them possible, and how this new system can benefit landlords and renters.
Husmus Offer A Behaviour-Focused Approach
The characteristics landlords do and should appreciate can be neatly summarised under one umbrella: tenant behaviour. When you’ve got someone living in your property, the importance of credit scores and salaries quickly become irrelevant.
Instead, landlords appreciate:
Rent being paid on time
Cleanliness and good hygiene
Excellent communication at all times
Respect of decor and furnishings
Consideration for neighbours or community
The Results We’ve Experienced So Far
At Husmus, we’re leading the way in adopting a combined behaviour and risk-focused approach that focuses on how tenants actually behave while living in a rental home. It’s been successfully used with over 3,000 tenants. More than a year since launching, only 0.02% of those tenants have ‘behaved badly’ i.e. defaulted on their rent or destroyed property.
Proving that a behaviour-based model works has also highlighted critical problems in the current system. 22% of tenants who achieved high ratings through Husmus are from marginalised groups with poor credit history and temporary jobs. Had they tried to rent through the traditional landlord selection process, they would have been rejected or asked to pay large sums of rent in advance.
Assessing renters on their behaviour and rental history is a much more effective way of giving them access to homes while simultaneously finding the best tenants for landlords.
The Benefits of the Husmus Way
It’s Inclusive of Modern Life
The world has changed since tenant selection processes were first introduced. In modern society, people make money in various ways and enjoy a whole host of different lifestyles. Husmus makes renting possible for people from all walks of life.
It Protects Landlords and their Tenants
As well as making renting more inclusive and less discriminatory, Husmus also provides unrivalled financial protection for landlords and their tenants. Our services consider all of the risks, and even offer insurance to cover them. Our customers may choose from rent guarantee to people & pet damage, and rent deposit cover. We take on the financial risks so that tenants and landlords can work together without conflict.
It’s Convenient
The thing our customers enjoy most about Husmus is the simplicity. Our services are available online on any device 24/7, so you are never far away from the help you need. Our AI assistant even gives you handy tips to keep you compliant and automates the admin so you can get rent stress-free.
So, that’s everything you need to know about what makes a great tenant.
If you’re interested in the Husmus way, you can sign up for our free postcards – a peer-to-peer network of landlords sharing tenant references. You will also get access to our spring newsletter which includes a comprehensive guide on how to achieve these results on your own.
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