Obtaining references from previous landlords during the tenant selection process
An integral part of the tenant selection process is obtaining references from a prospective tenant’s previous landlord(s). A landlord/property manager should create a checklist with the most important questions to ask, ensuring that these do not invade the tenant or referees privacy.
Some key questions to ask the referee include:
- What was the address of the tenant’s previous rental?
- How many residents lived at the property?
- How long did the tenant live in the property?
- How much rent did the tenant pay?
You can view more key questions here. Although these questions will assist with selecting a suitable tenant for your rental property, obtaining references from previous landlords is only one part of the tenant selection process. Employment references and thorough credit checks should also be obtained.
May 28 2012 03:51 pm | Managing Tenants and Property Management and Renting Your Property
