Curbvista Group

A successful rental experience is not just about paying rent on time,it’s also about building a healthy relationship with your landlord. At Curbvista, we believe in supporting both landlords and tenants for a smooth, stress-free experience. Whether you're renting for the first time or just want to avoid misunderstandings, these tips will help you stay on the good side of your landlord (and stay in your home!).

Let’s talk about how you, as a tenant, can stay on the right side of things and how we, as your property managers, make sure the landlord-tenant relationship stays strong.

1. Communicate Early, Communicate Often

Life happens;a salary delay, a faulty tap, or a noisy neighbor. Problems don’t fix themselves but the earlier you speak up, the easier they are to solve.
At Curb, we make this even simpler with our property management app, where tenants can log maintenance issues, ask questions, and track updates without the back and forth of phone calls.

Pro Tip: Don’t wait until rent is overdue to mention a challenge. Give your property manager a heads-up early, we’re here to help you find solutions not punish you.

2. Understand the Rules Before You Move In

We’ve all heard horror stories about tenants losing deposits over “rules they didn’t know existed.” At Curbvista, we make sure every tenant gets a clear, easy to understand tenancy guide before signing the lease.
From pet policies to noise regulations, knowing the rules means fewer surprises and fewer arguments.

Pro Tip: Keep a copy of your lease handy. If you’re unsure about something, ask before you act.

3. Respect the Property as If It’s Your Own

A well-kept home doesn’t just make your stay comfortable, it also builds trust with your landlord. Regular cleaning, small DIY fixes and reporting damage quickly all show that you value the space.

At Curbvista, we schedule routine property inspections not to “check up” on you but to spot and fix issues before they become bigger (and more expensive) problems.

4. Pay Rent on Time It Speaks Volumes

Paying rent promptly is one of the strongest signals of reliability you can give your landlord. If there’s ever a delay, we prefer tenants who inform us before the due date so we can work out a plan together.

At Curbvista, our rent payment system allows online and mobile payments, so you can pay from anywhere no standing in bank queues.

5. Avoid Common Mistakes That Lead to Eviction

From our experience managing properties across Kenya, here are three tenant habits that often trigger eviction notices:

Ignoring communication from the landlord or property manager
Making unauthorized alterations to the property
Consistently late payments without explanation

These issues are easily avoidable with a little transparency and cooperation.

Why It Matters

A healthy landlord-tenant relationship benefits everyone. Landlords enjoy peace of mind, tenants enjoy a comfortable and secure home, and property managers like Curb can focus on making your experience seamless.

With the right habits and the right property manager you can turn your rental into more than just a place to live. You can make it a place you’re proud to call home.

At Curb Property Management, we’re not just here to collect rent or handle repairs ,we’re here to keep the peace, build trust and make your rental journey smooth from day one to move-out day.