We cannot stress enough the importance of through referencing. A tenant in
St Just, Cornwall has recently been jailed for 2 years for fraud as, on 3
separate occasions, she took up tenancies having supplied false references and
payslips. Once moved in, she failed to
pay the rent and then refused to leave.
This
highlights the importance of thorough referencing. A good reference includes a credit type check
and an employment reference direct with the employer checking that the contract
is for longer than the initial tenancy and that the salary paid is as
reported. The final element is the
landlord reference, which again must come direct from the current landlord or
agent if the property is fully managed.
If you need
any advice regarding referencing, please feel free to pop into our office for a
chat.
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