Undesirable renters
► Undesirable renters cost owners many thousands due to:-
● Damage, arrears and neglect,
● Reduction of property values
● Days of extra unpaid work.
● Damage to providers' reputations
● Lower property values in the area► Undesirable applicants may use:-
● False names or spelling errors to stop access to public records
● False claims during phone conversations
● Others to make phone calls and application processes
● Others to fake referees (Check 2 referees each)
● Other peoples homes or cars to impress at visitations
● Excuses to make meetings difficult to arrange at their home
● Untrue employment histories
● Wrong contact information for referees (They cant be contacted)
● Wrong or misspelt names
● Untrue accommodation histories (Check landlord references)
● Other peoples' homes or cars used for meetings► Possible indicators may include:-
● Been "looking" for an unusually long time
● From "out of town"
● "Looking for work" or "just started employment"
● Too keen - accepts anything without looking
● Can’t reasonably answer some questions
● Inconsistent explanations or recollections
● Reluctance to offer reasonably requested information
● Uncomfortable with getting-to-know-you conversations
● Criticises previous landlords and places
● MSD won't support them
● Insufficient number of suitable referees
● Unexplained gaps in accommodation and employment histories
● Cannot provide previous employers' or landlords' contacts
● Previous employers or landlords can't be contacted
● "No phone credit"
● No family, no budget adviser, no community supporters
● Not able to meet at their current accommodation
● Impatient when questioned on irregularities
● They just "feel" wrong► Home visits may indicate:-
● Unhappy neighbours
● Inadequate possessions
● Badly kept properties
● Stained teeth, scrawny body, poor hygiene (drugs?)
● Inappropriate social skills
IMPORTANT
● Always stay polite and respectful.
● One warning indicator doesn't mean an unsuitable applicant.WARNING
It is illegal to discriminate against:- race, occupation, gender, religion, children or age - (unless under 18yrs).