Tenant Checks in WA
Find out everything you need to know about conducting a Tenant Check in WA.
Here’s what you need to know about tenancy checks in WA before leasing out your property.
In Western Australia, a tenancy check is a process used by real estate agents and landlords to screen potential tenants. The state has implemented a tenancy database, commonly referred to as “blacklists” or “bad tenant databases”, to help with the check.
This database collects information about tenants from all around the state which can then be accessed by members paying an annual fee.
When real estate agents conduct a tenancy check, they can use a database to see if a prospective tenant has been listed by another member. This way, property owners in Western Australia can find out if an applicant was previously blacklisted for not paying rent or breaking their lease agreement.
In addition to helping you screen tenants, a database also provides other benefits such as fraud detection and data security protection. All information gathered through the database is encrypted to protect people's privacy and give property owners peace of mind knowing that their information is secure.
The system helps detect fraudulent activities such as altered documents or false identities which could otherwise go unnoticed during manual checks.
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Reasons a tenant can be listed
A person can only be listed in a tenancy database if they have breached a tenancy agreement, and as a result of that breach, either:
- A court has made an order terminating the tenancy agreement; or
- When the tenancy has ended, the tenant owes the lessor an amount that is more than the amount of the security bond.
For more information, see Commerce WA.
How can I run a Tenant Check in WA?
RentBetter provides you with a reliable way to conduct tenant checks so you can find out more information about prospective tenants.
Using RentBetter to gain access to the NTD, the market-leading solution by Equifax, you'll be provided with detailed information on a tenant's past rental history and behaviour. This information can help you make informed decisions and ensure you get the right tenant into your property.
The tenant check searches through hundreds of sources to identify any potential risks related to the individual being screened. This includes checking for any past evictions, late payments, missed rental payments, or other relevant data points.
The information gathered is used to help you make an informed decision before you approve a tenant and sign a lease agreement.
Ready to conduct a Tenant Check?
If you're ready to run a a tenant check on your potential new tenants it's really easy to do through RentBetter in just a couple of clicks.
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