Tenants not keeping up with yard maintenance

[Jeffrey Townsend]

My lease does state tenants are responsible for yard maintenance. The tenants are not doing a good job of edging/ mowing the yard. I am trying to be nice but I keep receiving letters from the HOA. What is the best way to approach this? I keep reminding them but it is getting old. thanks.

[Kevin S.]

@Jeffrey Townsend I have language in my lease stating "...if tenant fails to mow and maintain lawn and grounds, Landlord will have the right to hire a professional service to mow and maintain the lawn and grounds, and Tenant will be responsible for all such expenses" to cover this issue. I also have something in my lease about being in compliance with "any and all HOA rules affecting the property".

If I were you I would look to not renew with them once their lease is up for renewal, find a tenant that is willing to take care of the property without constant micromanaging.