HPL Housing Provider Survey

HPL Housing Provider Survey

Larimer County is committed to increasing access to housing and resources for all our stakeholders. This survey asks about general practices of housing providers in Larimer County, with the goal of better serving our community members - both housing providers and tenants.
Which best describes you?*

Private landlord who manages their own unitsPrivate landlord who has a property managerProperty manager onlyReal estate investor and/or future property ownerOther property owner
If other, please specify:
How many rental units do you own/manage? (do not include your primary residence)*

1-45-1415-2930+N/A
What type(s) of rental properties do you have? (check all that apply)*

Single detached houseAttached dwelling (duplex or triplex)Townhouse or condoApartment(s)Other
If other, please specify:
In what area(s) of Larimer County do you currently own or manage rental properties? (check all that apply)*

Fort Collins areaLoveland areaEstes Park areaWellington areaJohnstown areaBerthoud areaWindsor areaRed Feather Lakes areaLaporte areaBellvue areaOther
If other, please specify:
How long have you been a housing provider/landlord?*
Is rental income your primary income source?*

YesNoPrefer not to say
Do you and your tenants meet in-person to execute lease agreements?*

Yes, alwaysNo, neverSometimes
Are you willing to offer virtual tours to potential tenants with transportation barriers?*

YesNoMaybe
How do you prefer to interact with tenants?*

Online contact/request form (ie tenant portal)EmailTextCallOther
If other, please specify:

Below are factors that some landlords consider when reviewing rental applications. How important are the following to you when reviewing rental applications?

	Not important	Somewhat unimportant	Neutral	Somewhat important	Very important	N/A or don't screen for this
Income/Employment
Eviction/Rental History
Rental and/or utility arrears
Credit score
Criminal background

On a scale of 1-5, how comfortable are you with rental assistance programs? (HCV, Section 8, Rapid Rehousing, etc.)*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Not at all, 5 is Have experience with rental assistance program participants(tenants)
How frequently do you engage in eviction proceedings?*

I have never evicted a tenantOnce per year or less2-5 times per year5 or more times per year

If/when you have to start eviction proceedings, what are the most common reasons leading to that situation?

	Not a reason to evict	Sometimes a reason to evict	Often a reason to evict
Late rent payments
Non-payment of rent
Damage to the property
Non-payment of utilities
Disruptive behavior/complaints from neighbors
Illegal activity in the unit
Police involvement
Threatening behavior toward landlord or landlord staff
Disruptive visitors and/or unauthorized habitants

If/when you begin eviction proceedings, how long do you wait to begin? (ex: 2 months, after giving the tenant ample time to resolve)*
Have you used mediation services in your region as an attempt to avoid evicting tenants?*

YesNo
What other resources or services have you accessed to work with tenants during challenges?*
Would you support a dedicated eviction day at the court?*

YesNoUndecided/not applicable
On an average cadence, how often do you interact with your tenants?*

DailyWeeklyMonthlyQuarterlyOnly as needed (rarely/infrequently)Not at all
When a tenant contacts you about a minor repair, what is your typical response? (ex: window missing a screen)*

Call the tenant to discuss/schedule the repairText the tenant to discuss/schedule the repairEmail the tenant to discuss/schedule the repairI don't have a discussion, my first step is to schedule a time to gain access to the property
If there are delays with repairs, what is typically the cause of the delay? (select all that apply)*

Contractor wait timesPermitting/regulatory cost/timeI manage multiple properties and need adequate time to address each unitI need to find funding for the repairI can't find the materials/materials are backordered, etc.I'm unable to schedule a time with the tenant
If you screen for a credit score, what is your lowest acceptable score for a potential tenant?
Are you willing to accept a tenant with previous landlord debt?*

YesNo
If yes, how much debt is acceptable?:
What makes it most challenging to be a housing provider in Larimer County?*

Laws/RegulationsCost of repairs, maintenance, and general upkeepInspectionsVoucher unknownsMove-out responsibilities and expectations of tenants
What supports would help you feel comfortable leasing a tenant below your typical screening criteria?*

Access to a housing liaisonAccess to a case managerLease-signing bonusesLow- to no-cost access to interpretation/translationAccess to damage fundsEducation
What is your ongoing expense increase to keep up your property(s) year-over-year?*
Have you considered selling your rental property(s)? If so, for what reason(s)?:*
What makes a successful tenant/landlord relationship? (Feel free to share a success story!)*
What topics would you like to learn more about as a landlord? List as many ideas as you'd like:*
You have the option to submit your response anonymously. However, if you would like access to the final survey report, or would like to be entered into the raffle for completing this survey, please provide your email address:
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