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Suspicious of possible rental

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  • 08-09-2011 10:29am
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    dearg lady
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    thanks for the replies, realise I'm overreacting!


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    Zamboni
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    What do you mean by genuine rental?
    Is it a private landlord or via an EA?


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    silja
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    What makes you suspicious of the person?
    You say you viewed the property before, so you met the landlord or agent at least once before and know the rental is genuine, surely?


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    dearg lady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭dearg lady


    I have viewed the property yes, being honest I think I'm being uber paranoid in this instance, but soemthing about his manner in the last few days made me suspicious.
    I kind of realise how silly I sound now lol...


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    dearg lady
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    and yes, sorry, it is a landlord, not an EA.
    This way of renting is just so new to me! :)


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    Zamboni
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    Well for a start you could ask the guy for proof that this property is within his remit to let.
    Photo id verifying he is who he says he is.
    Ownership papers of some description mortgage/deeds showing his interest in the property.


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    dearg lady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭dearg lady


    Zamboni wrote: »
    Well for a start you could ask the guy for proof that this property is within his remit to let.
    Photo id verifying he is who he says he is.
    Ownership papers of some description mortgage/deeds showing his interest in the property.
    thanks, would it be standard to ask for this?


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    Zamboni
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    dearg lady wrote: »
    thanks, would it be standard to ask for this?

    I wouldn't say it's standard but you are a paying customer with doubts about the seller.
    Why shouldn't you ask him for proof that the service he is offering you is his to sell?


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    silja
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    dearg lady wrote: »
    thanks, would it be standard to ask for this?

    You are within your right to ask but no, it is not standard. It may delay the rental as deeds and such are usually kept safe in a bank vault or the LL's solicitor's safe, and may take a few days to get. Checking his ID should be easy enough though. If you do not have it already, also ask for his bank details so you can do a direct debit of the rent in future months (it is normal to pay the deposit and first month's rent when meeting, but most above-the-board LL's prefer direct debit after, so they don;t need to meet you, plus it leaves a paper trail which is good for both you and him, if he is registered with the PRTB and paying his taxes).


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