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TENANT BACKGROUND SCREENING: What’s in a Name?

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Commercial Real Estate Agent with American Apartment Owners Association

Application photoAlthough a prospect's name typically is the first thing a landlord asks for, it is often incomplete on the application and lease.  This presents a problem for enforcement of the lease agreement, evictions, subsequent collection efforts, and investigations.Make certain that you recorded the prospect's full, legal name, including their middle name. This name should match all of the ID.

It is also important that the signature contains the full, legal name. Read More Tenant Background Checks.