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Recognizing inconsistencies is
vital. It is important that you use a proper rental application form. Be sure
your prospective tenant fills in all required information.
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is a growing problem for Landlords
their refusal or hesitation to fill in standard information should raise
suspicion as to the tenant’s intentions, as should insistence that the security
deposit and rent be paid in cash.
Don't believe everything your applicant tells you, find out about some of the
warning signs
you should watch out for.
Do not accept cash for rent; rather pick up the rent yourself if possible.
Keep records of all residents living in your rental unit. Record license
numbers, model and makes of all vehicles authorized to be on the premises.
Follow up on all references and remember many references are from friends or
family.
Screen your tenant, check and record all tenant I.D.
How can you do that?
As a Landlord you have the legal right to
obtain your prospective tenants credit report.
A tenant's credit history can alert you to potential problems and provide you
with crucial information your applicant may otherwise be trying to hide.
A credit report will either confirm your impressions or alert you to false
statements in the application.
Even though you think you know all there is to know about your prospective
tenant there are things only a credit report can reveal.
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