How to Write a Landlord Reference for a Tenant

Intermediate 45 min 13 steps 9311 views Rating: 4.1/5 Published: 2026-02-09

Confirm the dates of the tenancy.. Note if the tenant paid their rent on time.. Check if any complaints were filed.

Start Playback
S
Author

Steps

1

Confirm the dates of the tenancy.

Step 1

Confirm the dates of the tenancy.

2

Note if the tenant paid their rent on time.

Step 2

Note if the tenant paid their rent on time.

3

Check if any complaints were filed.

Step 3

Check if any complaints were filed.

4

Check the property.

Step 4

Check the property.

5

Refuse to write a negative reference.

Step 5

Refuse to write a negative reference.

6

Format the letter.

Step 6

Format the letter.

7

Include a salutation.

Step 7

Include a salutation.

8

State the facts.

Step 8

State the facts.

9

Ask the person to contact you with questions.

Step 9

Ask the person to contact you with questions.

10

Close the letter.

Step 10

Close the letter.

11

Avoid being too positive.

Step 11

Avoid being too positive.

12

Proofread your letter.

Step 12

Proofread your letter.

13

Mail the letter.

Step 13

Mail the letter.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.1/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!