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How Do Landlords Verify Employment of Tenants? A Complete Guide

How do landlords verify employment? They should, and most experienced ones do. Employment verification is one of the key steps in screening tenants because it confirms whether they can realistically afford your rental. This article will explain the different methods landlords use to verify employment and offer practical tips to help you screen tenants with confidence! Key Topic Key Description Why Verify Employment? Verifying employment helps landlords confirm that a tenant has steady income and can reliably pay rent, minimizing risk and future disputes. Common Verification Methods Landlords typically use documentation (like pay stubs), direct employer contact, or automated tenant screening services (like LeaseRunner). Manual Verification Includes checking pay stub

Jul 22, 2025

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What is a Rent Concession? A Guide to Attract & Retain Tenants (2025)

What is a Rent Concession? A Guide to Attract & Retain Tenants (2025)

What is a rent concession? It’s the landlord’s version of a handshake deal sweetener, only much more strategic. In 2025, with renters shopping around harder than ever, concessions can be the hook that turns browsers into long-term tenants. Let’s loo

Jul 22, 2025
Does Renters' Insurance Cover Natural Disasters? [MUST-READ 2025]

Does Renters' Insurance Cover Natural Disasters? [MUST-READ 2025]

Does renters' insurance cover natural disasters? Many renters and landlords ask this question when storms, earthquakes, or wildfires threaten their homes. At LeaseRunner, we see how vital it is to know if your policy protects against fire, tornadoes, or s

Jul 17, 2025
What Does Renters Insurance Cover & What It Doesn't [Essential Guide]

What Does Renters Insurance Cover & What It Doesn't [Essential Guide]

What renters' insurance covers is something every landlord must know. If a fire destroys a tenant’s couch, their personal property coverage in renters' insurance pays for a new one. If a thief steals a laptop, the tenant’s policy helps, not you. If a

Jul 16, 2025
The Complete Guide to Illinois Portable Tenant Screening Report (2025)

The Complete Guide to Illinois Portable Tenant Screening Report (2025)

The Illinois portable tenant screening report is changing how renting works in 2025. Renters can now reuse one report instead of paying over and over. This guide will show you how to use the Illinois portable tenant screening report to save money and avo

Jul 16, 2025
How to File a Hardship Stay of Eviction? A Landlord-Tenant Guide (2025)

How to File a Hardship Stay of Eviction? A Landlord-Tenant Guide (2025)

Knowing how to file a hardship stay of eviction or how to check the eviction history can protect families from losing their homes when unexpected financial hardships—like job loss or medical emergencies—strike. While many tenants face situations beyon

Jul 15, 2025
How To Write & Deliver a Rent Increase Letter in 2025 [ + Template]

How To Write & Deliver a Rent Increase Letter in 2025 [ + Template]

Rents are rising, and so are expectations for how those changes get communicated. A simple rent increase letter can either start a problem or solve one before it begins. This guide walks through how to handle it in 2025, with professionalism and a free t

Jul 15, 2025
What is House Hacking? A Beginner's Guide To Getting Extra Income (2025)

What is House Hacking? A Beginner's Guide To Getting Extra Income (2025)

So, what is house hacking? It’s a simple concept with powerful results: live in one part of a property and rent out the other. That extra space from a duplex or a basement unit can help cover the mortgage or even generate profit.  In this article, we

Jul 15, 2025
Proof of Income Letter for Apartment: A Landlord Guide ( + Samples)

Proof of Income Letter for Apartment: A Landlord Guide ( + Samples)

Before handing over the keys to a new tenant, it's smart to request a proof of income letter. This letter helps confirm the applicant’s financial stability and gives you peace of mind as a landlord. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to

Jul 10, 2025
How Long Does an Eviction Take? The Full Process Breakdown

How Long Does an Eviction Take? The Full Process Breakdown

How long does an eviction take is the key question every landlord asks when a tenant stops paying rent, and knowing this timeline helps landlords act quickly and legally. The eviction process begins with serving a written notice, such as a "pay or quit" o

Jul 10, 2025
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