Selling guide
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 approach. Landlords must avoid discrimination, which is illegal under New Zealand's Human Rights Act. Decisions should be based on an applicant's ability to pay rent and care for the property.
Adopt a methodical process using clear criteria and conducting thorough background checks, including references, credit history, and Tenancy Tribunal records.
Meeting your insurance provider's requirements, such as collecting tenant IDs and a bond, is essential 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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