Are you a landlord
who gets into the holiday spirit? We smiled at recent online news reports about
a landlord in Los Angeles who sent out a letter to all his tenants at the end of November saying he was spreading a little
holiday cheer by discounting December’s rental payment.
With little fanfare, the landlord told his tenants, “Please
deduct $70 from your regular rent for the month of December and perhaps use
those monies to purchase a gift for someone special in your life. Thank you
very much for your continued residence with us. It means a great deal.”
According to the letter, the discounted December rent has
become a bit of tradition for this landlord, who mentioned he had done it “for
many years.” Regardless of the amount of a monetary discount, all landlords can
learn from this demonstration of kindness and goodwill. You don’t have to
discount rent in order to express your appreciation for your tenants and
strengthen the landlord-tenant relationship. Perhaps a gift card or poinsettia
plant, even a plate of Christmas cookies or a simple holiday card expressing
your thanks can go a long way in a tenant’s eyes. A nice gesture in December
will help you start off January on the right foot with your tenants. We’re
willing to bet it will make you feel just as good. ’Tis the season!
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