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

In Riverton, Nesbitt Realty prefers to work with reasonable renters. Here are a few of the traits we seek out.

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