Landlord reference- what to write?

silja

Our tenants are moving out after two years, and are asking for a reference for their new place. They were very good tenants, paid on time via direct deposit, place is in good condition. We had great communication through the mess of our letting agency disappearing (the tenants were the ones who told us!), so I definitely want to give them a good reference. They were our first tenants and so I do not know what to write?

the_syco

Your name and phone number. Written references can be faked easily. When I was asked for a reference, I just gave them that info for the last landlord that I had.

TouchingVirus

silja wrote: »

Our tenants are moving out after two years, and are asking for a reference for their new place. They were very good tenants, paid on time via direct deposit, place is in good condition. We had great communication through the mess of our letting agency disappearing (the tenants were the ones who told us!), so I definitely want to give them a good reference. They were our first tenants and so I do not know what to write?

Write exactly what you said there, only with more words. Standard, formal letter is fine (your address in top right of the letter). Here's a suggestion for the rest of it.

RE: <property address>

To Whom It May Concern,

<Tenant Name> was a tenant of mine at the above named property for <x> years from <start month & year> to <end month & year>. During this time the rent was always paid on time and the property kept in immaculate condition. Communication was excellent and there was never any issue between us. I cannot recommend them highly enough for any tenancy they wish to seek.

<Optional line about contacting you for further information if you want to provide a number>

Yours faithfully
<name>