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

In Riverton, Nesbitt Realty likes to deal with reliable renters. Here are a few of the traits we expect.

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

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