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Mastering tenant selection: a landlord's guide to getting it right
Get this key decision right.
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Choosing the right tenant requires a professional, unbiased approach. Landlords must avoid discrimination as it is illegal under New Zealand's Human Rights Act and Residential Tenancies Act. Focus on a tenant's ability to pay rent and care for the property.
Adopt a systematic method by setting clear criteria and conducting thorough, consistent background checks on all applicants. Insurers often require specific checks—including ID, references, credit history, and Tenancy Tribunal records—to ensure your policy remains valid.
The importance of unbiased tenant selection
Personal ethics in tenant selection
It's illegal to allow biases to influence your tenant selection.
Adopting a methodical approach
1. Set clear criteria:
2. An application form that does the heavy lifting:
3. Dig a little deeper with thorough background checks:
4. Keep it consistent:
Insurance requirements and tenant selection
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