Previous Landlord Reference Letter
Obtaining a reference from a Previous Landlord is an excellent way of assessing whether your potential Tenant is suitable. Using a downloadable template letter makes it easier and quicker to obtain references so you can make your decisions and move your new Tenants in.
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There is no-one better placed to understand the issues that can be caused by Tenants than other Landlords. It is therefore highly advisable that before you decide to sign a tenancy agreement you obtain a Previous Landlord Reference for any potential Tenant. A previous Landlord will understand what information a new Landlord will wish to have about a Tenant and so the information received in this type of reference can be vital in your decision making.
How to choose the right Tenant(s)
There are no rules to follow when choosing Tenant(s) and all Landlords will be looking for slightly different qualities in their Tenant(s). However there are steps which can be taken to minimise the risk of taking on Tenants which turn out to cause problems, i.e. non-payment of rent, damage to property or cause a nuisance to neighbours.1. Obtain a Tenant Application Form - this will give you basic details about the potential Tenant(s) which will allow you to determine instantly whether they are unsuitable. For example, you may choose not to accept pets and so any applicant with pets with automatically disregarded.
2. Meet with potential Tenants - this gives you a chance to get to know each other and allows you the option to follow up on any questions raised by the Tenant Application Form.
3. Obtain an Employer Reference and a Landlord Reference - references are an excellent way of gaining an understanding of the potential Tenant and so it is advisable that you do not take on any Tenant without references.
What should you look for in a Previous Landlord Reference?
You should first note whether all the information given by the applicant is confirmed by the previous Landlord. Any discrepancies in information should be addressed before an offer of tenancy is made.If all information is confirmed to be correct then it is necessary to understand what the Tenant was like as a Tenant for the previous Landlord. Past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour and so if the potential Tenant did not always pay their rent on time, damaged the property or caused disturbances it is likely that they will repeat this behaviour. Alternatively, if the applicant was a model Tenant there is no reason to believe that this behaviour would not continue into a tenancy with you.
Writing to a Previous Landlord to request a reference is possibly the best way of obtaining information about the potential Tenant. However, it is task which you may find difficult to find time for. You can save time by downloading a template which is available in Word format and customisable to suit your needs. Drafted by lettings experts, you will be sure to receive a reference that details the information you want to know about your potential Tenant(s).
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