How to Screen Your Home Renters Properly

​Landlords should be very vigilant in screening their prospective tenants. There are a lot of factors that needs to be considered, especially if you don’t want to end up having a problem with your tenants. If you’re in the hunt for your next tenant, here are some things you should never forget.

​Always Check Their Personal Background
Checking your potential tenant's background is one of the easiest and most essential steps you should do. In checking their background, never forget to ask about the following:

• Work and Income – This lets you know of their ability to pay. Make sure they have a verifiable work and income.
• Criminal background – You don’t want to let just anyone occupy your home. Make sure they don’t have a pattern of misdemeanors.
• Credit – This will also inform you of their ability to pay.

 
These are the essential information you should never forget.
 
Pre-Screen Your Candidates
If you already have prospective tenants, a little extra investigation shouldn’t be harmful. After screening your candidates, do a little research. Doing this short research can help you encounter problems in the future. There are various ways for you to screen them, and here are some of the easiest things you can do:

• Check their social media platforms. Their platforms can help determine their personality and behavior.
• Be tricky with the questions you ask during the interview. If you want to know whether they meet your qualifications, sneak in some questions about your criteria.

 
Check with Their Previous Landlord
Another great tool for you to know more about your tenant is through their previous landlords. Ask your prospective tenants where they currently reside and who their landlord is. Later on, you can ask their landlords how your prospective tenant is. Doing this is very helpful because it helps you determine the following:

• Whether they pay the rent in time
• Whether they encounter problems with their neighbor
• Whether the prospective tenant is not a good candidate

 
Being vigilant with the people you allow in your home is a good measure for anyone to practice. If you’re  renting, follow these steps to have a stress-free transaction. Protect yourself from encountering unnecessary liabilities and problems in the future.
 
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