JackCM
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Hello fellow NRLA members,
I recently encountered a challenging situation with a prospective tenant, which has prompted me to seek your collective wisdom. Despite the tenant showing a stable income on paper, deeper investigations unveiled concerning financial habits, including a gambling addiction, payday loans, a CCJ, and a concerning bank balance. This experience has highlighted some potential gaps in my screening process that I'm eager to address.
I'm considering adding a few steps to my tenant screening protocol, such as requesting bank statements and payslips before proceeding to detailed references. I'm also thinking about utilizing free credit check services like Equifax and ClearScore to assess financial stability early in the screening process.
I would greatly value your input on the following:
1. **Bank Statements and Payslips**: Do you think obtaining these documents before detailed references is a prudent step? What specific indicators should I be on the lookout for in these documents?
2. **Reference Checks**: Is it a sound strategy to reference the main tenant first to identify any significant financial red flags before proceeding with other tenants? How do you integrate this into your screening process effectively?
3. **Credit Checks**: Are services like Equifax and ClearScore reliable for a preliminary financial assessment? Do you have any recommendations for thorough credit check services?
4. **Screening Best Practices**: I'm eager to learn from your experiences. Do you have any additional best practices or tips that could help uncover financial issues that aren't immediately obvious?
I'm all for making our screening processes as robust as possible to make informed decisions and avoid potential issues down the line. Your insights, experiences, and recommendations would be incredibly helpful.
Thank you in advance for your guidance and shared wisdom!
Best regards,
