The Landlord Code Episode 8: How To Avoid High Maintenance Tenants Pt. 2

What’s good, everyone—welcome back to another episode of The Landlord Code Podcast. I’m your host, Christopher Barrow, aka The Rental Specialist. Today, we’re diving into Part 2 of dealing with high-maintenance tenants. In the last episode, we covered how to avoid them before they even move in—through better standards, stronger leases, and tighter qualifications. If you missed that, definitely go back and give it a listen. But what if you already have a high-maintenance tenant in place? What if the chaos has already started? This episode is all about how to regain control when your tenant is running the show—costing you time, money, and peace of mind. I’ll walk you through the exact tools and conversation structure we use to reset difficult landlord-tenant dynamics. This framework has worked for countless landlords and can be used beyond rentals—in conflicts with colleagues, family, or friends. By the end, you’ll know how to take back the wheel, reframe the relationship, and reset expectations—without drama. Let’s get into it.