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

In Middletown, Nesbitt Realty prefers to deal with reasonable tenants. Here are a few of the traits we look for.

1. An ideal renter 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 good renter has integrity. An ideal renter does not sneak in a co-tenant or pet.
3. A trustworthy renter is reasonably clean. A good tenant does not bring pests such as rodents and bugs.
4. A trustworthy renter does not misuse the home.
5. A good tenant is courteous and nice to work with. A good tenant knows the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
6. A good tenant doesn't bother neighbors.
7. An ideal renter complains when appropriate. Renters that don't report maintenance issues cost property owners money and cause issues for property managers.
8. A desirable tenant doesn't complain when it's not appropriate. This means that a reliable tenant doesn't ask to replace functioning systems. A desirable tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A trustworthy renter doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the tenant doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
9. A good tenant does not smoke in the rental.
10. A good tenant is looking for a lease that is as long as the property owner wants to rent the property.

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