The biggest issue I see with self-managing landlords isn’t rent—it’s delayed maintenance.
What starts as:“Let me get to it next week…”
Turns into:
• Tenant complaints
• Lease violations
• Legal exposure under habitability laws
If a repair impacts health or safety, it must be addressed promptly—no matter how good the tenant relationship is.
💡 Tip:Always document:
• The date reported
• Your response
• When it was resolved
Paper trails protect you.