Renting out a flat sounds passive. Done carelessly, it becomes a part-time job of chasing rent, fixing surprises and untangling disputes. This 12-point checklist keeps it firmly in the passive-income column.
Before the tenant moves in
Get these right up front and you avoid most problems later.
- Screen the tenant — identity, employment and references
- Agree rent, deposit and escalation in writing
- Register the rent agreement
- Document the property's condition with photos
- Clarify who pays maintenance and utilities
- Collect and record the security deposit
While it's let
Good habits during the tenancy protect both your income and your asset.
- Keep a paper trail for every payment
- Handle genuine maintenance promptly
- Respect notice periods and privacy
- Track your rental income for taxes
- Diarise the renewal well in advance
- Do a joint inspection at exit before returning the deposit
Or simply hand it to us
If that list looks like work, it can be ours instead. Zyntra's optional management service handles tenant sourcing, agreements, rent collection and coordination — so your flat earns quietly in the background.
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