Tenant Screening in Western New York
Western New York Tenant Screening
Unfortunately, not all tenants will be good tenants in WNY. Finding good tenants is always an issue for Western New York Landlords. All too often WNY landlords can be too eager to fill their homes. It is important that you do a little investigation on your potential tenants. Whether you are managing your property yourself, or using a property manager in New York, careful screening will save you a lot of money and stress.
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There are problem tenants out there, but there are many ways to prevent them living in your property! Things you can do to make sure you have the right tenants:
- Check personal references
- Verify Employment history
- Confirm bank account information
- Talk to previous landlords
- Interview the Tenant
- Credit check
Using a property manager to find your tenants
Unfortunately, property managers do not always have your interests at heart. Their job is to rent out property and sometimes they forget that they have a responsibility to the landlord to find good tenants, not just any tenant. The key here is to be on top of things. No one will care about your home or income as much as you!
About Fair Housing Act
Federal and state anti discrimination laws limit what you can say and do in the tenant selection process. Remember to be consistent in your screening process. As a landlord, you are entitled to reject applicants with bad credit histories, insufficient income, or past behavior — such as property damage or consistent late rent payments. You may also legally refuse to rent to someone who can’t provide the security deposit.
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