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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 and adhere to the Human Rights Act and Residential Tenancies Act, making decisions based on suitability, not personal bias.
A methodical approach is recommended, involving clear criteria, detailed applications, and thorough background checks to ensure consistency.
Insurance providers also have requirements to minimise risk, often mandating ID, reference, credit, and Tenancy Tribunal checks to ensure your policy remains valid.
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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