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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 practice unbiased selection to comply with the Human Rights Act, focusing only on an applicant's ability to pay rent and maintain the property.
A methodical approach is crucial: set clear criteria, use detailed applications, and conduct thorough background checks. This includes references, credit history, and Tenancy Tribunal checks, which are often essential for meeting insurance requirements and protecting your investment.
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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