{"id":29050,"date":"2021-03-26T22:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T14:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=29050"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:14:26","slug":"unexpected-costs-landlords-how-to-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/unexpected-costs-landlords-how-to-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Unexpected Costs for Landlords and How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p data-testid=\"customizedH2\">A landlord encountering unexpected costs as part of being a property owner can catch them off guard if they haven&rsquo;t planned for these expenses.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"customizedH2\">Owning a property and becoming a landlord creates a sense of financial freedom even though it comes with many expenses &ndash;&nbsp; such as stamp duties, insurances and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"customizedH2\">Here are 6 unexpected costs landlords deal with and the solutions on how to fix them.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 jrJpnl Text__H2-zot5yv-2 StyledH2__CustomizedH2-sc-12hcrzy-0 ktqXPy jQUIib\" data-testid=\"customizedH2\">1. A tenant disappears from your property and stops paying rent<\/h2>\n<p>There will be moments where a tenant does not show up to your rental property and cuts all communication with you for longer periods of time &ndash; and using the excuse that their phone is broken cannot be taken due to&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maybe they have stopped paying the rent, left to avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation or the rarest and worst-case scenario, passed away due to unforeseen circumstances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\">While you should do a police report onto anyone evading their rental payments, you can also chat to your insurance team to claim some of those lost payments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 jrJpnl Text__H2-zot5yv-2 StyledH2__CustomizedH2-sc-12hcrzy-0 ktqXPy jQUIib\" data-testid=\"customizedH2\">2. The tenant left stuff in the rental property<\/h2>\n<p>If a tenant vacates your property without an explanation but left their stuff behind, what do you?<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29061 cc_cursor\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stuff-Expected-Costs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stuff-Expected-Costs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stuff-Expected-Costs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stuff-Expected-Costs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stuff-Expected-Costs-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stuff-Expected-Costs-865x577.jpg 865w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stuff-Expected-Costs-642x428.jpg 642w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>From the smallest of items such as pot and pans to couches or bed frames &ndash;&nbsp; you may need a hand, physically and financially, to move the furniture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles__ExpandedContentWrapper-sc-1ru2hv7-0 styles__ExpandedContentImageWrapper-sc-1ru2hv7-1 dweNOq delatt\">\n<div class=\"styles__Caption-sc-1y47awc-0 emaAzE cc_cursor\">\n<p>Ensure you are up to date with your Landlord Insurance as these covers many costs associated with those types of things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have a simple 10-minute phone call to your preferred insurance company, and you are good to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 jrJpnl Text__H2-zot5yv-2 StyledH2__CustomizedH2-sc-12hcrzy-0 ktqXPy jQUIib\" data-testid=\"customizedH2\">3. A tenant suddenly passes away<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\">No landlord in Malaysia wants to think about this, but in the event of a tenant&rsquo;s sudden death, there are a few things you may need to consider. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\">Firstly, it might be a while between tenants or payments, so prepare an announcement on the unforeseen circumstance &ndash;&nbsp; without mentioning the death. This allows your property to be still open for availability when ready, and you will soon have an outpour of future tenants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\">Secondly, you should check if your policy covers rental default, such as cover cleaning up after a tenant&rsquo;s death or accident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\">If the incident circumstances are linked to your property, you should check that your landlord insurance policy has liability cover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Read more how to prepare as a landlord in Malaysia;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/play-button\/\"><span class=\"emoji cc_pointer\">&#9654;&#65039;<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/a-3-minute-guide-on-malaysias-home-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">A 3-minute guide on Malaysia&rsquo;s home insurance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/play-button\/\"><span class=\"emoji\">&#9654;&#65039;<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/what-are-the-hidden-costs-of-owning-a-rental-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">What are the hidden costs of owning a rental property?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 jrJpnl Text__H2-zot5yv-2 StyledH2__CustomizedH2-sc-12hcrzy-0 ktqXPy jQUIib\" data-testid=\"customizedH2\">4. A robbery has occurred in your rental property<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 jrJpnl Text__H2-zot5yv-2 StyledH2__CustomizedH2-sc-12hcrzy-0 ktqXPy jQUIib\" data-testid=\"customizedH2\">Several home insurance can cover thefts under most contents policies, but sometimes it can be harder to account for items stolen by people within the property. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 jrJpnl Text__H2-zot5yv-2 StyledH2__CustomizedH2-sc-12hcrzy-0 ktqXPy jQUIib\" data-testid=\"customizedH2\">Be sure to check if you&rsquo;re covered in the instance your tenant takes your furniture, appliances, or even doors from home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 jrJpnl Text__H2-zot5yv-2 StyledH2__CustomizedH2-sc-12hcrzy-0 ktqXPy jQUIib\" data-testid=\"customizedH2\">5. Damage due to bad weather<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\">Fires and floods are always a surprise, with floods a normal occurrence in Malaysian weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29062 cc_cursor\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Property-Damage-Unexpected-cost.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Property-Damage-Unexpected-cost.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Property-Damage-Unexpected-cost-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Property-Damage-Unexpected-cost-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Property-Damage-Unexpected-cost-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Property-Damage-Unexpected-cost-865x577.jpg 865w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Property-Damage-Unexpected-cost-642x428.jpg 642w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Nobody expects their property to be ravaged by the elements, but there&rsquo;s no denying it can be costly when it happens. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\">Flood storm and fire damage can usually be repaired and could be covered in your insurance policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles__ExpandedContentWrapper-sc-1ru2hv7-0 styles__ExpandedContentImageWrapper-sc-1ru2hv7-1 dweNOq delatt cc_cursor\">\n<hr class=\"Divider__HR-sogdju-0 hhDXkd styles__ImageDivider-sc-1y47awc-1 hJyEFQ\">\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-zot5yv-0 iBYKpG StyledP-cebixd-0 hUfumb\"><strong>If you get the call that your rental property has been affected by any of the above, you&rsquo;ll want to be prepared financially to fix the damages, and IQI Global is the team to help in your future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also, did you hear that? You can become a <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">REN for only RM188!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>IQI Global has a&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">#MarchtoVictory&nbsp;campaign to cultivate your future success!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are you waiting for?&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Grab the opportunity TODAY!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 5699703,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"c063034a-f66d-41ab-881b-6e6a3f275c33\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1778498321000-2528302719\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1778498321000-2528302719\"><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A landlord encountering unexpected costs as part of being a property owner can catch them off guard if they haven&rsquo;t planned for these expenses. 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