| There is a general thinking among landlords that | | | | expected rent and terms of agreement. It is a |
| finding a good, sincere tenant is like finding a | | | | normal case that only one out of five people who |
| capable doctor. It takes some effort and time to | | | | have called generally turn up to inspect the place. |
| find one. Unfortunately, if you are stuck with the | | | | So, a personal meeting is the best way to start |
| wrong type of tenant, then life can turn into a | | | | the process. Once this initial screening is over, you |
| nightmare, as some of the tenants are so cunning | | | | can ask for references and try to find a common |
| that they can really put the landlords in a spin. | | | | friend among the contacts that he lists, so that |
| The best way to start looking for a good tenant | | | | he always knows that you have alternate ways |
| is by the conservative way of spreading the | | | | to locate him, in case of any issues. |
| word amongst your friends and relatives about | | | | Try to gauge the character and stability of the |
| the availability of the property for rent. In case, | | | | person by asking him various questions. These |
| you get one by way of a reference from a | | | | could include the duration he has been staying at |
| friend or relative, who can vouch for his | | | | his present residence, the reason for shifting from |
| character, then you really should not bother about | | | | there and even his employment status. You could |
| getting another person, even if there is a better | | | | create a form which could be filled by the |
| offer. It is always advisable to rent your property | | | | prospective tenant and contains all details like |
| to someone who would take care of the | | | | permanent address, identity proof, credit report, |
| property and live a sincere life, even if he pays a | | | | mode of intended payment and references. |
| bit less than the other guy, who would pay more, | | | | Always make sure to cross check references so |
| but you have no idea about how he would take | | | | as to ensure that you have some contact to fall |
| care of the property. If that does not materialize, | | | | back on in case of any default or such problems. |
| then you can think of putting up advertisements | | | | It is always prudent that you get a stable tenant |
| in different platforms like newspapers, internet | | | | who might pay a bit less but is willing to commit |
| and even at real estate agents' offices. Here, you | | | | and take care of your hard earned property, as |
| will get renters quite fast but you will have to pay | | | | some tenants offer high rents but could even end |
| the agent the commission as per his offer. | | | | up using the premises for unwanted activities, |
| As you put up the advertisement, you are always | | | | which can put the landlord also in a great deal of |
| bound to receive calls enquiring about the | | | | trouble. |