Pay your rent on time This seems like an obvious one but there are tenants who will assume that paying rent late is okay. This is one of the quickest ways to lose your landlords trust and turn your relationship sour. Make sure to have a direct debit set up to ensure your rent is paid on time. Perhaps setting it for the day before in case of any bank errors or delays. Show respect to your neighbours Being considerate towards your neighbours can go a long way. You never know when you might need a favour from a neighbour, for example asking them to sign for a parcel if you’re going to be out. In addition, showing lack of respect by blasting loud music or leaving your washing machine on at midnight, can also create a poor reputation for the landlord who might be known by neighbours. Look after the property Even though the property does not belong to you, the property is temporarily your home and so it is a no-brainer that you should take care of it whilst you live there. Simple things like cleaning the property regularly, reporting damages or broken appliances, getting carpets and sofa professionally cleaned and keeping the garden tidy and groomed, if avoided are things that can make the condition of a property very poor over time. A landlord would be very disappointed to see their tenant has been irresponsible and complacent about the upkeep of their home, which could be reflected in their reference once your tenancy has ended. Be honest Building trust in your landlord is really important. If your landlord feels they cannot trust you, this will only mean more random inspections, uncertainty when it comes to rent or any rules that have been set. For example, if there is a maintenance issue in your home or an appliance egst damaged, make sure you are honest about how the issue arose. This will help the contractor and landlord get to the source of the problem much quicker. Honesty is the best policy! Leave the property in good condition Although you do pay a deposit to cover any damages within the property, it is simple courtesy to put back a property to the way it was handed to you. Filling holes you made or painting over scuffs can be really appreciated by some landlords, as it will save the landlord time and effort in renting the property to the next tenant. Inform your utility companies that your tenancy is ending It can be a real nightmare waiting on the phone to speak to all your utility companies but frustratingly it does need to be done on your moving out day. Some utility companies will allow you to terminate a contract or provide a final meter reading via an online account or even an application. Take advantage, as you will save yourself lots of time. If you move out without organising your utilities, it can mean your landlord is left with unpaid bills and lots of admin to sort out. This can really irritate a busy landlord as it is a tenants responsibility to clear all bills. Communicate with your landlord A landlord’s biggest pet hate is to be ignored. If you can see your landlord is trying to get hold of you, it may be important, so make sure to pick up or call back as soon as you can. You would expect the landlord to pick up in case of an emergency so likewise a tenant should be reachable too. Many of the points above come down to simple common courtesy and being a responsible renter; it's not a difficult task. To ensure you maintain a good relationship between yourself and your landlord keep things transparent and honest which will ultimately lead to a positive tenancy where both parties feel fairly treated.