vetting lodgers
Thank you very much for replies. It's helpful to know I can do the vetting on line more cheaply, I'll make a note of that. Yes, it was the Equality Act that was in my mind, I think, with the question of discrimination, but then there's also the issue of DBS checks apparently not being possible. That's as much a problem. I have found it is not uncommon for people enquiring about lodging to withdraw once they realise there are background checks. Using a local PI?!
Thanks again.
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You can get the referencing and credit checking you mention much cheaper from a number of reputable online agencies. I pay £20 per tenant for instanceLeave a comment:
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You have identified the primary source of your problem by changing the demographic of your anticipated customer group. Like a reference, you can ask for any information you like (as long as it isn't discriminatory) but the lodger/customer has absolutely no legal obligation to supply the information.
After a quick musing, I may also be consider that asking about certain mental health issues to aid the selection process may be a breach of the Equality Act 2010 through disability.Leave a comment:
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vetting lodgers
Hello, I've had lodgers on and off all my life, with no significant difficulties, generally a very positive experience. But I've moved to a new (poorer) area, and the last two years here have been very difficult - we've had one lodger after another who has turned out to have serious mental health issues, one turned out to have a history of violence. I've had such awful experiences with the last three , including one who assaulted me and was removed by police and emergency psychiatric team, I'm wondering if it's legal for me to ask for a note from their GP to confirm they have no psychiatric history, or known issues of addictions or hoarding etc. Does anyone know? I already have lodgers vetted first by a local agency, who charge £150 to confirm identity, CCJ record, previous record of paying rent, confirmation of employment and references from at least one previous landlord. While the references should flag up issues, of course the referee can be very motivated to help someone move somewhere else! Is it legal to ask for a medical letter? Thanks
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That used to mean 'a bloke down the pub said....'
I guess now it's 'someone on facebook...'...16-01-2021, 00:38 AM -
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Reply to Should I consider this tenant?I'd say yes, if he agrees to pay me extra for a cleaner.
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He is self-employed. Not much in the way of savings.
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I think the 'she says she took legal advice' just about says it all!15-01-2021, 22:30 PM
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Reply to Section 13The amount of the increase is not important only whether it is within the broad range of market rate rents for this type of property. Not sure why you started a new thread.
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Why not discuss the problem with the landlord? It's ultimately their responsibility if there are holes in the floor and your health is at risk They can talk to the shop owner and would not want to risk losing a good tenant.15-01-2021, 22:18 PM
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So, I have lived in my current property for nearly a year.
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