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Mastering tenant selection: a landlord's guide to getting it right
Get this key decision right.
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Selecting the right tenant requires a fair, systematic process. Landlords must avoid discrimination, as it's illegal under the Human Rights Act and Residential Tenancies Act. Base your decision on the applicant's ability to pay rent and care for the property.
Adopt a methodical approach:
- Set clear criteria
- Use detailed application forms
- Conduct thorough background, credit, and Tenancy Tribunal checks
Finally, meet your insurance provider's requirements, such as ID verification and collecting a bond, to ensure you remain covered.
The importance of unbiased tenant selection
Personal ethics in tenant selection
It's illegal to allow biases to influence your tenant selection.
Adopting a methodical approach
1. Set clear criteria:
2. An application form that does the heavy lifting:
3. Dig a little deeper with thorough background checks:
4. Keep it consistent:
Insurance requirements and tenant selection
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