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Is their lease up or are they just at the end and do not think that they need got give any notice. --74.105.xxx.xxx

The door swings both ways. --184.53.x.xxx

Maybe he wants to be sure he has another place before notifying you. Maybe he is going to rent 2 places. I would ask him, just to be sure it isn't some identity theft happening. See what he has to say about it. --108.4.xxx.xx

This does 2 things-- lets the new LL know this applicant doesn't do things right and #2 this tenant knows he's not skipping out. --99.103.xxx.xxx

I think that's the safest way to go. --76.120.xx.xx

Good response. Thanks. --76.120.xx.xx

I would call the tenant if they are a good tenant and ask what I can do to keep them in my house --72.231.xxx.xxx

This is the time to do a preliminary inspection and start repairs. --108.69.xxx.xxx

Lord of the flies-- r u for real? I had to read your post 3 times cause I couldn't believe it? Thought maybe way down the page you put THIS IS A JOKE!!! or just kidding! NOP OK I just read it the 4th time and still shaking my head. --99.103.xxx.xxx

Around here I get the forms with a consent to release information form signed by Tenants. I usually call or text Tenants to see what's up. When in doubt I opt for communication. --216.23.xxx.xx

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When i received an application i ask applicant...does your current LL know you are looking/leaving? --99.203.xx.xxx

Jeff,I wouldn't beg a tenant to stay but by calling them I can figure out why they are planning to move,i had a tenant once who thought because the lease was running out they had to move,what if a parent needs to move in with them due to health issues but they didn't even call because the lease says they cant move someone in.I consider it salesmanship and not just being an order taker. --72.231.xxx.xxx

For many landlords using a retention probably works well, and I wish them the best. --73.95.xxx.xxx

This is a good post. myob,I actually like that one. Good idea Plenty. Lots of good advice on here. All different ways of looking at it but all good. --73.120.xx.xxx

My tenants always give me notice, but that's because I don't do MTM and there's an auto-renew clause in the lease. Many times, they apologize that they're moving! I see refusal to give a reference as unethical. You're putting a roadblock in front of them moving, when they have a right to do so. Ask the LL for a signed release, and then give them the info. And start looking for your next tenant! --204.210.xxx.xxx

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I don't mind giving my good tenants a good reference. I also don't mind dropping some very broad hints if the tenant has had issues. --98.146.xxx.xxx

I couldn't imagine having a job and telling my employers that I was leaving by having a potential employer call them for a reference! --76.120.xx.xx

Doesn’t mean the tenant isn’t going to give you proper notice. When I contacted a landlord of my new renters he said “Oh, they haven’t told me they were moving!” I said no... I’m still verifying everything so I’m sure they will once/ if I tell them they can rent from me.. I put a question on my application asking when they can move or what notice they need to give their current landlord and half write they need to give 30 days. --173.26.xx.xxx

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Um this is a very good and interesting thread!! --73.159.xxx.xxx

Update: I have never heard back from anyone about this. --76.120.xx.xx

I've saved tenancies by calling to find out why they are moving. Why wouldn't you? --50.107.xxx.xxx

Second, because I honestly don't care if they move out. It's part of the business. --76.120.xx.xx