Undesirable Renters
Selecting rentersThese renters cause huge financial and time losses:-
Some seek out inexperienced, naive and lazy providers so they can take time rent free in very expensive properties for months without fear of criminal consequences.It is not a "criminal" offence to steal rent or damage houses if offenders have a tenancy agreement..
The law allows room, and system provides facilities, to avoid non-criminal rent thieves. "Rentagain.nz" offers processes and documents to help this happen.
During application processes:-
Deceptions that are sometimes used:-
● Using others to apply for unit (Check photo ID)
● Wrong or misspelt names (Check photo ID)
● Untrue accommodation histories (call providers)
● Incorrect employment and income history (call providers)
● Using friends as false referees or guarantors
● Using other peoples' homes or cars to impress
● Wrong contact details for refereesSome warning indicators include:-
● Been looking for an unusually long time
● Too keen - accepts anything without looking
● Can’t answer questions or explain why
● Changing explanations or recollections
● Reluctance to offer information
● Uncomfortable with conversations
● Criticises previous landlords and places
● MSD wont support them
● Insufficient number of suitable referees
● Unexplained gaps in accommodation histories
● Unexplained gaps in employment histories
● No phone credit
● From "out of town"
● Doesn't know their bosses name
● "Looking for work" or "just started employment"
● No family, budget advisers or community supporters
● Not able to meet at their current accommodation
● Become impatient when questioned on irregularities
● Don't remember previous employers names or contacts
● Referees or employers can't be contacted
● They just "feel" wrongHome visits can expose:-
● Unhappy neighbours
● Badly kept properties
● Stained teeth, scrawny body, poor hygiene (drugs?)
● Inadequate possessions
● Inappropriate social skills
IMPORTANT
Always stay polite and respectful. One warning indicator doesn't mean an unsuitable applicant. There may be a diamond behind it.WARNING
It is illegal to discriminate against:- race, occupation, gender, religion, children or age - (unless under 18yrs).