Vetting Tenants — How we protect the landlord’s interests.

In Sulgrave Manor, Nesbitt Realty likes to deal with good renters. Here are a few of the traits we expect.

1. A reliable tenant pays the rent on time every month. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
2. A great tenant is honest. A reliable tenant does not sneak in a co-tenant or pet.
3. An ideal tenant is fussy about cleanliness. A great tenant does not attract pests such as rodents and bugs.
4. A good renter does not overwork the property.
5. A good tenant is courteous and easy to work with. A good tenant understands the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
6. A desirable tenant doesn't annoy neighbors.
7. A great tenant reports problems when appropriate. Renters that don't report maintenance issues cost property owners money and cause head-aches for property managers.
8. A trustworthy tenant doesn't complain when it's not appropriate. This means that a reliable tenant doesn't ask to replace functioning systems. A trustworthy tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A desirable renter doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the tenant doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
9. A desirable tenant does not smoke in the home.
10. A reliable tenant is looking for a rental term that is as long as the landlord wants to rent the rental.

So this is what we're looking for in a renter, but how do we find renters who live up to this standard? Experience has taught us that bad renters can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with great jobs. We have a knack for sniffing out bad tenants.