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

In Strasburg, our team likes to work with reasonable tenants. Here are a few of the traits we look for.

1. A trustworthy renter 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 good tenant is trustworthy. A good tenant does not sneak in a co-renter or pet.
3. A great tenant is reasonably clean. A desirable renter does not bring pests such as rodents and bugs.
4. An ideal tenant does not break the property or its systems.
5. An ideal renter is courteous and nice to get along with. A great tenant understands the difference between a property manager and a hotel concierge.
6. A reliable tenant doesn't disturb neighbors.
7. A good tenant reports problems at appropriate times. Renters that don't report maintenance issues cost property owners money and cause problems for property managers.
8. A great renter doesn't gripe when it's not appropriate. This means that a trustworthy renter doesn't demand to replace functioning systems. A trustworthy tenant doesn't expect more than the lease provides. A good tenant doesn't complain that an appliance doesn't work when the renter doesn't know how to operate the appliance.
9. A great renter does not smoke in the rental.
10. A reliable 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 standard? Experience has taught us that troublesome renters can appear as polite, nicely-dress, well educated people with good jobs. We have a nose for sniffing out difficult tenants.