What is a reference check?

A reference check is a legal document that establishes rights, obligations, and terms between parties. It provides clarity, legal protection, and enforceability for the relationship or transaction it governs.

Do I legally need a reference check?

While not always legally required, having a written reference check is strongly recommended. Without documentation, you may have difficulty proving agreed terms or enforcing your rights if disputes arise.

Is a verbal agreement enforceable?

Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are extremely difficult to prove in court. A written reference check provides clear evidence of terms and is always recommended over verbal agreements.

What should be included in a reference check?

A comprehensive reference check should include: party identification, clear statement of purpose, detailed terms and conditions, rights and obligations of each party, payment terms (if applicable), termination provisions, default remedies, and governing law.

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Yes, you can add specific terms, conditions, and provisions through our form. After generation, you can further edit the Word document to include any additional custom clauses needed for your situation.

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Requesting landlord

Landlord name?

Full legal name of the person or business that owns or manages the property.

Example: Jordan Lee or Lee Property Holdings LLC

Appears as the landlord or sender party on the document.

Landlord phone?

US numbers format automatically; international numbers stay as entered.

Example: (555) 010-1234

Applicant

Applicant being screened?

Full legal name for applicant name as it should appear on the document.

Example: Jordan Lee

Unit they applied for?

Manual entry always works. Street address of the rental unit (not a P.O. box).

Street address of the rental unit (not a P.O. box).

Example: 123 Main St, Apt 4B

Identifies the leased premises in the lease.

Compliance

I will not ask protected-class questions during this reference check

This choice appears in your document for: fair housing ack.

Applicant authorized this reference contact

This choice appears in your document for: applicant authorization.

Reference contact

Reference name?

Full legal name for reference name as it should appear on the document.

Example: Jordan Lee

Relationship to applicant (e.g. prior landlord)?

Short answer for reference relationship. Keep it specific enough to appear in the document.

Reference phone?

US numbers format automatically; international numbers stay as entered.

Example: (555) 010-1234

Dates applicant rented from this reference (optional)? optional

Short answer for tenancy period. Keep it specific enough to appear in the document.

Which state is this document for? Same as property state

Choose the state where the rental property is located.

What does this mean?

Governing law. This is the state whose laws apply if there is a dispute. For a lease, pick the property's state - not where you live if that is different.

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What your Reference Check Form includes

Title Block
Opening
Requesting Landlord
Applicant
Reference Contact
Authorization
Signature Block

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reference Check Form

A Reference Check Form documents landlord checks tenant references. It is designed for miscellaneous diy documents use cases.

When properly completed and signed, it creates a written record of agreed terms. Have an attorney review important transactions.

You will need: Title Block, Opening, Requesting Landlord, Applicant.

Reference Check Form

Requesting landlord

Applicant

Compliance

Reference contact

Review your answers

Fix these before continuing

Worth checking

What your Reference Check Form includes

Why LeaseCraft?

Why not just use a free template?

Frequently Asked Questions about Reference Check Form

Reference Check Form

Requesting landlord

Applicant

Compliance

Reference contact

Review your answers

Fix these before continuing

Worth checking

What your Reference Check Form includes

Why LeaseCraft?

Why not just use a free template?

Frequently Asked Questions about Reference Check Form

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