Is your rental property family-friendly? You may be hesitant to rent to families with children or be completely receptive to the idea. At Cobalt Creek Property Management, we love making our Colorado landlord’s jobs easier. You can comply with fair housing regulations and leave the hard work of property management and maintenance to us. Let us show you a few ways to welcome Denver families as potential tenants that are beneficial to both you and them.
Family-Friendly Features
Single-family homes are the most popular type of rental property among families, especially those with several bedrooms, bathrooms, and a large backyard. However, families will and do rent units in many types of communities and complexes. If you own apartments, townhouses, or condos, make sure to point out these kid-friendly features in your marketing.
- A Clubhouse
- Picnic & Playground Areas
- Swimming Pools
- On-Site Movie Theaters
- A Game Room
- Off-Street Parking – For easier, safer loading and unloading.
- Convenient, In-Unit Laundry Appliances Or Hookups
Improving Your Current Property
You can dramatically improve your rental’s appeal in parents’ eyes with some relatively inexpensive updates. They may not seem like much at first, but they go a long way to protecting both a family’s security deposit and your unit. When you add these features yourself, you can control how they look and quality that is either economical and easy to replace after each tenant or longer-lasting.
- Maximize Storage – add closet organizers, built-in bookcases, or a shed in the backyard.
- Install Door Stoppers – to prevent accidental holes in the walls.
- Add Child-Proof Gates – especially around swimming pools and at the top of stairs.
- Secure Railings On Stairs, Patios & Balconies
- Apply Stain & Dirt Resistant Sprays To Carpeting – or opt for a darker color from the start.
- Use Satin Finish Paint & Protective Topcoats To Interior Walls
- Invest In Tile, Wood, Or Heavy Duty Laminate Flooring
- Make Sure Fire & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Work
- Install Cordless Window Treatments
Partner With A Property Management Company
Our Denver area property managers know what families are looking for in a rental. We can emphasize those qualities in marketing your property. We’ll highlight applicable aspects like good-quality schools, neighborhood watch programs, and community amenities like extra-wide sidewalks, jogging/biking paths, and playgrounds.
We can also help you develop leases and rental terms that avoid accidentally running afoul of local housing regulations concerning families. These mistakes can happen very easily, even in situations where landlords don’t intend to discriminate.
Get Help With Property Management In Denver
As an owner and landlord, you want to protect your Denver area properties while also creating a fair, attractive, comfortable environment that encourages satisfaction and retention for all types of tenants, including families with kids. Leave marketing, communications, and prompt maintenance request handling to us. Contact Cobalt Creek Property Management today.
