We've asked prospective tennants to bring a letter from employer, on letterhead, verifying position, start date and generalization on annual income. These are mostly from HR department so I also request a letter from immediate superior. Letter from their primary bank's loan officer on official stationary confirming the a/c functions in satisfactory manner since X [starting date]. We call past three landlords and ask if they paid according to lease, had any issues, any complaints from neighbors or police. I also ask and call three people whose names have been offered as reference.
I have the tennant sign an important looking lease but I know full well it isn't really worth the paper it was written on if the lessee is a jerk. I am super careful because I pay the utilities and charge less than other housing on my street.
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