Comments on: The Importance of Screening Residential Tenants http://www.tenantchecker.com/2009/the-importance-of-screening-residential-tenants/ Tenant Screening, Rental Credit Check and Background Check Services Tue, 11 May 2010 15:18:18 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Ralph http://www.tenantchecker.com/2009/the-importance-of-screening-residential-tenants/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Ralph Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:55:40 +0000 http://www.tenantchecker.com/?p=216#comment-266 (1) I understand and agree with the idea of getting application information verified. However, I'm getting stonwalled by former rental agencies and employers. Even with a signed request to grant requested imformation handed to them by the prospective tenant. Everyone is covering their backsides and refusing to give me basic information on my prospective tenants. I've run a credit check that cost $60. for the couple who applied for the rental and although they came through as very low risk/good credit tenants, I don't have the basic application information verified: Do you have a bank account? Did you have any trouble with your prior landlords? Even; Is your stated income true? etc... My prospective tenants look very good from the information I have been able to gather so far, But they are reasonable hesitant to hand over bank statements. How do I get the basic application imformation verified? I have just one unit (My former residence) that I am attempting to rent out so I have the time to do the probing for information but I'm stumped with what to do. Help! (2) My tenants have agreed to have rent direct-deposited into my checking. What might the pitfalls be with that aggangement? Thanks for your help. Ralph~ (1) I understand and agree with the idea of getting application information verified. However, I’m getting stonwalled by former rental agencies and employers. Even with a signed request to grant requested imformation handed to them by the prospective tenant.
Everyone is covering their backsides and refusing to give me basic information on my prospective tenants. I’ve run a credit check that cost $60. for the couple who applied for the rental and although they came through as very low risk/good credit tenants, I don’t have the basic application information verified: Do you have a bank account? Did you have any trouble with your prior landlords? Even; Is your stated income true? etc… My prospective tenants look very good from the information I have been able to gather so far, But they are reasonable hesitant to hand over bank statements.
How do I get the basic application imformation verified?
I have just one unit (My former residence) that I am attempting to rent out so I have the time to do the probing for information but I’m stumped with what to do. Help!

(2) My tenants have agreed to have rent direct-deposited into my checking. What might the pitfalls be with that aggangement?

Thanks for your help. Ralph~

]]> By: Bill http://www.tenantchecker.com/2009/the-importance-of-screening-residential-tenants/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Bill Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:57:13 +0000 http://www.tenantchecker.com/?p=216#comment-263 Some great points about screening tenants and you are right about needing to talk to the prior landlord, but it is even more important to talk to the landlord before there current one. If your potential tenant is a handful, the current landlord may not provide all the facts in an effort to get rid of them. The previous landlord on the other hand will give you all the information you need and potentially more to make an informed decision. I've put a whole series of tips together for new (or seasoned landlords who need a refresher!) that are available here, http://www.investors.housez.ca/?p=130, hopefully they help some landlords out! Some great points about screening tenants and you are right about needing to talk to the prior landlord, but it is even more important to talk to the landlord before there current one.
If your potential tenant is a handful, the current landlord may not provide all the facts in an effort to get rid of them. The previous landlord on the other hand will give you all the information you need and potentially more to make an informed decision.
I’ve put a whole series of tips together for new (or seasoned landlords who need a refresher!) that are available here, http://www.investors.housez.ca/?p=130, hopefully they help some landlords out!

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