This document discusses the top qualities of good tenants according to Frank Jermusek. It identifies three key qualities: responsibility, respect, and ability to pay rent. A responsible tenant pays rent and other bills on time, maintains the property, and alerts the landlord to issues. A respectful tenant treats the landlord with respect, and will not try to take advantage. A good tenant can afford the rent without it exceeding 30% of their income and has a verifiable ability to pay ongoing rent. Selecting tenants with these qualities can reduce risks for landlords.

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THE TOP QUALITIES
ALL GOOD TENANTS
HAVE

2. Introduction
Find a good tenant isn’t easy. Even someone who looks good on paper may
not be the best tenant. But, if you keep these few qualities in mind while
showing properties and during the application process, you’ll have a good
idea of what type of tenant the person you are dealing with will make.
Leasing your rental to a new tenant sometimes feels like a gamble, but it
doesn’t have to be. You can reduce your risk of future tenant issues by
knowing the qualities all good tenants have and looking for those in
applicants as you show the property and review the application.
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3. A good tenant is
responsible.
Not only does a good tenant pay the rent and other bills on time,
but he mows the grass, pulls the weeds, changes the filters, and
takes care of the day-to-day maintenance issues that are his
responsibility. He also alerts you to potential issues that require
your attention, such as termite tubes in the laundry room.
Punctually is your first indication whether a potential tenant is
responsible. Check his credit report, too. If he doesn’t pay his
bills on time, his credit score will reflect it. Also, watch for
judgments for uncollected rent and damages. A responsible
tenant will pay his rent on time and in full, and of course, he won’t
damage the property.
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4. A good tenant is
respectful.
If your tenant doesn’t respect you, you’re in for trouble. He will
likely try to take advantage of you by paying late or asking for
concession after concession. You can tell whether he’ll respect
you after he’s your tenant by the way he treats you before he’s
your tenant. Trust your instincts on this.

5. A good tenant can
pay.
This is a no-brainer. If a tenant isn’t able to afford rent, you
shouldn’t be surprised when he doesn’t pay the rent. A good rule
of thumb is that the rent should not exceed 30 percent of the
applicant’s income. In fact, you may want to make that one the
written criteria for qualifying to rent the property.
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