Re: how to find ex-tenant -- WHY BOTHER? - Landlord Forum thread 150110

Re: how to find ex-tenant -- WHY BOTHER? by Landlord (NY) on January 20, 2008 @18:30

The original rental application should contain most, if not all, of the information needed to locate a former tenant. The social security number, credit report, employment, etc. Most tenants do not leave their place of employment. The unemployed tenant will inevitably return to a family member or a reference/friend for a helping hand.

The motor vehicles departments keeps records of registered license plates.
The USPS will provide an address if the forwarding address is requested on the envelope.
The current employer should have current record of an address for the Internal Revenue Service.

The issue is not about finding the tenant. The point is to collect from the tenant. In order to collect, the marshal, sheriff, or collection agency will do what is necessary to locate any individual, including the former tenant. Landlords should stick to land lording. Allow the marshal, sheriff, and collection agencies do their job and perform the service for you.

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after judgment by aapham (ca) on September 10, 2008 @12:18	[ Reply ]

what should i do after i got a judgment? the bastard tenants own me 6K. what is the next step? , eviction can be very nasty!,, if they damage the house, what should i do? thanks,