 References Follow-Up (by Jeff [CO]) Aug 9, 2020 12:05 PM
 References Follow-Up (by GKARL [PA]) Aug 9, 2020 12:16 PM
References Follow-Up (by Jeff [CO]) Aug 9, 2020 12:20 PM
References Follow-Up (by Ken [NY]) Aug 9, 2020 1:11 PM
References Follow-Up (by WMH [NC]) Aug 9, 2020 4:01 PM
References Follow-Up (by Robin [WI]) Aug 10, 2020 2:38 AM
References Follow-Up (by DJ [VA]) Aug 10, 2020 9:59 AM
References Follow-Up (by Hollis [MA]) Aug 12, 2020 10:12 AM
References Follow-Up (by RentsDue [MA]) Aug 12, 2020 10:47 AM
References Follow-Up (by Nicole [PA]) Aug 12, 2020 11:44 AM
References Follow-Up (by Jeff [CO]) Posted on: Aug 9, 2020 12:05 PM
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My lawyer called back the other day and confirmed what I thought: Nothing good comes from providing references. You have nothing to gain and plenty to lose.
In my case, I received an e-mail from a management company that contained a release signed by the tenant. Also attached was a PDF (non-typeable, by the way), that asked all kinds of questions.
I wrote back and said that she was a current tenant who had moved in 4 years ago. End of story.
--70.158.xxx.xx |
References Follow-Up (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Aug 9, 2020 12:16 PM
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She must have thought that you'd provide a good reference. When I ask for a reference, I usually confirm the details and end with an open need question "would you rent to them again?" The response can be a simple no or an expansive explanation. I can't imagine a simple no would cause a legal problem. --172.58.xxx.xx |
References Follow-Up (by Jeff [CO]) Posted on: Aug 9, 2020 12:20 PM
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I think you're right. She has been a marginal tenant.
My lawyer glad that it could cause a problem to say no. Again, there is nothing to be gained. Answering no will also probably result in a "why?" --98.245.xx.xx |
References Follow-Up (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Aug 9, 2020 1:11 PM
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I hardly ever hear from anyone looking for a reference,i would ignore something from a big complex or a govt agency because they never have given me a reference when i asked. I know lots of small landlords but maybe once a year someone calls and i will tell them the truth
--104.229.xxx.xxx |
References Follow-Up (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Aug 9, 2020 4:01 PM
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I got a recent email regarding a long-term tenant who had not yet given us notice. So after confirming with him he was indeed moving I gave him a positive review based on the questions they asked - I did not elaborate though.
I want him out LOL! He's not horrible, just one of our longest term tenants from back before we did much vetting. I'd rather get a fully vetted newbie in there. --50.82.xxx.xxx |
References Follow-Up (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Aug 10, 2020 2:38 AM
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Bah! Lawyers are ruining our world!
I do give references. They're immensely valuable to me and I like to return the favor. Not that I get asked often enough. I've had just a few tenants I was happy to see the last of. Not one phone call from their prospective landlord. I've been happy to give positive references for my good tenants. Hmmm...maybe my bad tenants gave a fake LL reference, knowing that I would have some choice words to say about them? --104.230.xxx.xx |
References Follow-Up (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Aug 10, 2020 9:59 AM
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I'm with Robin.
IF anybody ever asks me: Say great things about great tenants.
Stick to the facts for worse tenants & let them read between the lines, although the facts can be very clear. As long as the facts are backed up by documentation.
If the problem tenant is still in my property, it does not justify lying to a new, good(they are checking!), prospective landlord by praising the tenant.
It's my reputation, what goes around comes around, the golden rule - however you look at it.
I'm already taking steps to get them out. They will be gone soon no matter what. I can be glad they are looking for somewhere else to go & may not hold over.
Let them go rent from someone who doesn't even try to vent them. Maybe they deserve each other.
--70.160.xxx.xxx |
References Follow-Up (by Hollis [MA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2020 10:12 AM
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Yep, I got sued giving a honest (bad) reference. Long story but yeah I won after loosing thousands in legal fees, holdover fees from the tenant turned down,..etc.
It WAS to a small landlord who swore to me that they wouldn't divulge that I gave a bad reference.
Nope, don't give them anymore.
--66.30.xx.xxx |
References Follow-Up (by RentsDue [MA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2020 10:47 AM
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If they are a good tenant , I give a good reference. If they are a bad tenant, I don’t give a reference. When an applicant’s previous LL won’t give a reference I know what that means. --68.118.xxx.xx |
References Follow-Up (by Nicole [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2020 11:44 AM
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Several times when I've contacted current landlords they then offer the tenants something that convinces them stay put. --72.70.xxx.xxx |
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