Pre screening questions

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After having to turn down a couple of tenants due to failing references or credit checks, would anyone mind sharing what type of pre-screening questions you ask, either as the auto-response, or before you agree to arrange a viewing?

Can I be so blunt as to ask if there is any reason why they feel they may fail the reference stage (either if they have CCJs or bad references) for example?

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be blunt and ask if any ccj etc

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This is my auto-reply:

Thanks for your enquiry about this property.
This is an auto reply to help me gather further information about you to help me consider your enquiry.
Could you please reply to answer these questions;

  1. What source of income do you have available to pay for the rent?

  2. What is your annual income, or combined annual income if you intend to rent jointly with another person.

  3. Have you rented a property before, and if so will your previous/existing landlord be able to provide a reference?

  4. Do you have a guarantor available if necessary to support any rental contract?

  5. When would you want to move in?

  6. Who would be living at the property if you were to move in, and how are you related to them?

  7. Do you plan to keep pets in the property, and if so, please provide details?

  8. Has anyone who will be living in the property got a CCJ, IVA, Bad Debt, or subject to bankruptcy proceedings?

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