One of my old tenants is moving into a new apartment and the property owner is asking me about him. I dont know what I can leagally say?
Thank you,
Rob
Before you answer any questions ask to see a rental release form that your tenant signed giving permission for you to share the information! Otherwise you are violating privacy rules
Developer · Charleston, SC · Member since 2015 · 100 posts · 91 votes
2y
I am not aware of any privacy laws regarding what can and cannot be shared, but the best advice I can suggest is to only provide information that can be supported with written evidence. No feelings, thoughts, etc.
One of my old tenants is moving into a new apartment and the property owner is asking me about him. I dont know what I can leagally say?
Thank you,
Rob
Before you answer any questions ask to see a rental release form that your tenant signed giving permission for you to share the information! Otherwise you are violating privacy rules
I am not aware of any privacy laws regarding what can and cannot be shared, but the best advice I can suggest is to only provide information that can be supported with written evidence. No feelings, thoughts, etc.
One of my old tenants is moving into a new apartment and the property owner is asking me about him. I dont know what I can leagally say?
Thank you,
Rob
Before you answer any questions ask to see a rental release form that your tenant signed giving permission for you to share the information! Otherwise you are violating privacy rules
Real Estate Professional · Newton, KS · Member since 2016 · 44 posts · 36 votes
2y
Anything without emotion or discrimination - facts only. On time payments, late fees, damages, pets, who lived there, dates, amount of rent, and the secret weapon only if they ask (would you rent to them again?) must be a simple yes or no.
Investor · Fort Washington, MD · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
2y
If it exists, I´ve never heard any guidelines on what a person can legally say regarding a reference check.
Seems like if you just stick to the relevant facts how could it be a problem? They didn´t pay rent. They destroyed property. They were great tenants.
I have never heard of anyone have a problem with this, but to me id just make sure I didnt sway into petty personal stuff or discrimination. I´m not capable of certain things because I dont have a mentality for it however, Id steer clear of stuff like: