Many neighborhoods go from glory days to undesirable as homeowners move out and never look back once they've rented their property or sold it to investors. You hear the complaints from people about neighborhoods that have too many renters and how run down the neighborhood has become because of the absence of actual homeowners on the block. Yes, in some cases, renters can be blamed for a blantant "it's not mine attitude" that leads to over grown grass and debris and trash in yards and on sidewalks. However, the finger should also be pointed at the property owner. Being a landlord does not mean only showing up when there is a problem receiving the rent. There should be rules in the lease that address the upkeep of the yard, disposal of trash, not having equipment and miscellaneous items outside on the premises. Landlords should ensure that they are not purchasing property to buy and hold, creating blight on the block. Landlords should be ensuring that the building exterior is attractive and maintained. Landlords should take the time to screen tenants, leasing to those who will not be a noise disturbance. We need more conscientious landlords who care about the neighborhoods where they own property and earn income.
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