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

In Manassas, Nesbitt Realty likes to work with reliable tenants. Here are a few of the traits we seek out.

1. A desirable renter pays the rent when due every month. This means paying on or before the first, rather than at 5 pm on the 5th.
2. A trustworthy renter is honest. An ideal renter does not sneak in a co-tenant or pet.
3. A good renter is fastidious. A great renter does not attract pests such as rodents and bugs.
4. A reliable tenant does not misuse the property or its systems.
5. A desirable tenant is courteous and pleasant to get along with. An ideal tenant understands the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
6. An ideal tenant doesn't annoy neighbors.
7. A good tenant reports problems at appropriate times. Renters that don't report maintenance issues cost landlords money and cause issues for property managers.
8. A reliable renter doesn't complain when it's not appropriate. This means that a good renter doesn't demand to replace functioning systems. A desirable tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. An ideal renter doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
9. An ideal renter does not smoke in the property.
10. A great 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 renter, but how do we find renters who measure up to this standard? Experience has taught us that difficult renters can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with good jobs. We have a nose for sniffing out tardy tenants.