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Mastering tenant selection: a landlord's guide to getting it right
Get this key decision right.
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Mastering tenant selection requires a professional, unbiased approach. It is illegal under the Human Rights Act to discriminate; decisions must focus solely on an applicant's ability to pay rent and maintain the property.
A methodical process is key. This involves setting clear criteria, using detailed application forms, and conducting consistent background checks for all applicants, including references, credit history, and Tenancy Tribunal records. Meeting your insurer's specific requirements for these checks is also essential to ensure coverage.
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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