should I send a letter to my new (inherited) tenants?

[Patty Capson]

I'm closing on my first triplex this week...yay!!  I've met all of the tenants, but I want to send them all introduction letters.  What should I say?  What shouldn't I say?  Does anyone have a template that they would share?  

[Nathan Gesner]

I have a basic letter that says I am the new Landlord, effective (DATE). I instruct them on how to pay rent, how to report maintenance, and how to contact me.

I also use this opportunity to notify them of a walk-through inspection so I can meet them, talk to them about any maintenance concerns, answer any questions, and document the condition of the rental with pictures so I can start tracking condition from that point forward.