Re: Previous landlord reference checks - Landlord Forum thread 311607

Re: Previous landlord reference checks by Katiekate (New York) on January 5, 2014 @08:08

The agency I use to run the background check provides me with the last to known addresses for the person with that SSNO. If it doesn't match, I throw that application away.

Then, I look up the property on the county tax records to locate the owner...then I get the phone number. I call for a reference. When I have had a pervious landlord that is a large apartment complex...they wanted a signed request from me.

I have not heard of a landlord refusing a reference unless they get a signed release from the tenant. I would simple tell the tenant I could not complete the background check..and why. See what happens. I would still verify the name and address of the landlord through the tax records.

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Re: Previous landlord reference checks by J (FL) on January 5, 2014 @12:42	[ Reply ]

"I have not heard of a landlord refusing a reference unless they get a signed release from the tenant." Almost none of the apartment complexes in my area will give a reference without this release, and I have had a private owner ask for it too.

Re: Previous landlord reference checks by Katiekate (New York) on January 5, 2014 @15:29	[ Reply ]

I've had them require MY signature on the request....never had one requesting a signature from the tenant. Something new for me

Re: Previous landlord reference checks by J (FL) on January 6, 2014 @21:27	[ Reply ]

Maybe it's not done in your part of the country (yet)? As part of their application I have them fill out an authorization form. Usually it's large apartments that request the form.