Self-management from another city: where does it break down?

[RentalNotebook]

Suppose a landlord can handle paperwork remotely but lives a few hours from the property. Which tasks would you want a reliable local contact for before deciding to self-manage?

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[BrickByBrick]

Access for urgent repairs and somebody who can inspect the result. A photo can help, but it doesn't tell you whether the leak returns when the tap is used.

 

[SecondViewing]

The question is also whether that contact has agreed to the job. 'A friend nearby' isn't a management plan unless the responsibilities and availability are clear.

 

[RentalNotebook]

The local-contact point becomes even more important when a repair needs access to another home or a shared part of the building. I'd agree who organises permission, who meets the contractor and who checks the outcome. Otherwise everyone can be waiting for someone else.

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