Tenant quality
Good tenant vs bad tenant cost comparison
Compare the 3-year cash impact of a tenant who pays slightly less rent but helps flag issues early, versus a tenant who may look stronger on rent but lets small problems turn into larger repair and management costs.
| Cost type | Good tenant (3yrs) | Bad tenant (3yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent collected ? | $0 | $0 |
| Vacancy loss ? | $0 | $0 |
| Reactive repairs ? | $0 | $0 |
| Management & legal ? | $0 | $0 |
| Deferred maintenance / neglect ? | $0 | $0 |
| Net 3-year position ? | $0 | $0 |
This calculator is a planning tool only. It does not price in every tenancy, legal or insurance variable, and it should not be read as advice about screening or eviction. Speak with your property manager, lawyer or accountant before making decisions.
Calculator field guide
Weekly rent
The rent expected from each tenant type over the period you are comparing.
Vacancy weeks per year
The weeks each year the property may sit empty or churn between tenancies.
Reactive repairs per year
The average yearly repair bill when issues are reported and dealt with promptly, or when they are left to worsen.
Management & legal per year
Yearly property management, notice, tribunal or legal costs linked to the tenancy.
Deferred maintenance / neglect per year
Extra cost from small issues being left too long and becoming larger repairs later.
Good tenant advantage over 3 years
The overall difference between the good and bad tenant scenarios after all rent and cost inputs are counted.
Good tenant 3-year net
Gross rent minus vacancy, repairs, management and neglect over the full three-year period.
Bad tenant 3-year net
Gross rent minus vacancy, repairs, management and neglect over the full three-year period.