The Summer Rental

It's Saturday evening in Provincetown and your summer renter is just getting back from the beach to shower for dinner. Your west end condo is a beautiful. It’s a two bedroom, two full bathroom free standing cottage with granite countertops, stainless appliances, recessed lighting….and views of the bay. Truly breathtaking. But what also makes the renter gasp is the fact that there is no hot water as he steps into the shower. Who does he call? What does he do?

This is a common problem in resort communities where second homeowners often rent their homes to generate income. It’s important to have contact information set in a prominent location (usually on the fridge) for renters to use in case of an emergency.

In resort towns such as Provincetown, there are management companies that address these issues. Usually you can contract with these companies as your need requires. They are on call to handle any emergency issues that may arise. Ultimately, a skilled and reliable property management company will save you money, maintain your rental retention and potentially get you new business through word of mouth.