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

In Arlington, Nesbitt Realty prefers to work with dependable tenants. Here are some of the traits we seek out.

1. An ideal tenant pays the rent on time every time. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
2. A reliable tenant has integrity. A great tenant does not sneak in a co-renter or pet.
3. A desirable tenant is neat. An ideal tenant does not attract pests like rodents and bugs.
4. A desirable tenant does not damage systems.
5. A desirable tenant is courteous and pleasant to work with. A trustworthy renter knows the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
6. A desirable renter doesn't bother neighbors.
7. A desirable tenant reports problems at appropriate times. tenants that don't report maintenance issues cost landlords money and cause problems for property managers.
8. A reliable tenant doesn't gripe when it's not appropriate. This means that a great renter doesn't ask to replace functioning systems. A reliable tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A great renter doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
9. A desirable renter does not smoke in the property.
10. An ideal renter is looking for a rental term that is as long as the landlord wants to rent the property.

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