Top PG Management Mistakes PG Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Running a PG is a real business—rent collection, occupancy, documents, maintenance, and tenant communication all need systems. Most PG owners don’t fail because they don’t work hard—they fail because small operational mistakes compound over time. Here are the biggest PG management mistakes we see (and exactly how to fix them).

1) No structured tenant records

Using WhatsApp chats, notebooks, or scattered Excel files causes missing KYC, wrong phone numbers, and confusion during disputes.

• Keep one source of truth for each tenant: personal info, guardian info, bed/room, joining date.
• Store KYC documents properly so you can retrieve them instantly when needed.

2) Rent follow-ups start too late

Many owners wait until rent is overdue before reminding tenants—this trains tenants to pay late.

• Set a clear due date and send reminders before due date (e.g., 3 days before + due date).
• Track pending vs collected rent so you know exactly who to follow up with.

3) Occupancy tracking is guesswork

When occupancy is not tracked bed-wise, you risk overbooking, wrong allotments, and revenue leakage.

• Track occupancy at bed level (not just rooms).
• Use a clear floor/room layout so availability is always visible.

4) No billing/invoice system

Tenants increasingly need invoices for office reimbursement or record-keeping. Manual billing is slow and inconsistent.

• Generate monthly invoices automatically and keep a billing history.

5) Poor communication & unclear rules

Most disputes happen because rules and notices aren’t communicated consistently.

• Maintain a single place for rules (Do’s & Don’ts) and publish notices clearly.
• Use multi-language communication when tenants come from multiple states.

6) No support/ticket workflow

Maintenance issues get lost in chats. Tenants feel ignored, and you lose trust.

• Use a ticket system so every issue has a status (Open/Resolved) and history.

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