This one goes out to all of the new landlords, or those
feeling hurried with the hustle and bustle of the end-of-the-year:
Do:
Call the tenant’s references listed on the rental
application.
Don’t:
Email or text the tenant’s references. You need to speak to
a REAL person.
 |
| DO: Pick up the phone & speak with references |
Do:
Run a credit check.
Don’t:
Ask the tenant applicant for a credit score and take their
word for it.
Do:
Verify employment. Check a website, make a phone call and
get proof the applicant is employed where they claim to be.
Don’t:
Take “self-employed” as an answer. Request W-2’s to prove
there is an actual income!
Do:
Verify identity with license or government issued form of
ID.
Don’t:
Ask them about their religion, sexual preferences, or native
origin. It’s none of your business and has no weight on your decision to enter
into a lease according to the Fair Housing Laws of the United States.
For this and more information about tenant screening, please visit our website at http://www.atshome.com
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