Tenant verification is a necessary step for both landlords and tenants. It involves verifying the identity of the tenant to reduce any threat to the landlord’s safety from the tenant. Refusing to undergo police verification can result in legal action against the tenant and the lease agreement being terminated.
Like most metropolitan cities of the country, Hyderabad also witnesses a large influx of people from all parts of the country, given its ever-expanding job market. The professionals moving to Hyderabad are constantly on the lookout for affordable accommodation on lease. Therefore, the process of police verification has also been made easy by the authorities. Here is a complete guide to the process of tenant verification in Hyderabad.
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Tenant verification guidelines and requirements in Hyderabad
While the official verification of tenants is done by the police, the landlord needs to have complete details of the tenants that need to be verified. The landlords should always ask for the identification proof of their tenants and retain a copy of the identity proofs. It is also wise to ask for proof of their place of employment and a copy of their payslips.
Landlords are often held legally accountable for the actions of their tenants. If the latter is found guilty of breaking the law in any way, the landlord is also liable to be penalised for the same, the penalty ranging from a light fine to severe imprisonment depending on the seriousness of the offence. Therefore, it is important to perform police verification not only for the personal safety of the landlord but also to avoid legal action.
Online tenant verification in Hyderabad
Police verification of the tenant in Hyderabad has now been made easy with the help of a convenient mobile application. Here’s how tenant verification can be performed online.
Downloading and account creation
The first step to applying for police verification of the tenant is to download the Hawk Eye app of the Hyderabad Police from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You will have to create an account by entering your email/mobile number and setting a password. The account will be authenticated with the help of an OTP sent to your email/mobile number, whichever is applicable.
Login and select area
Once your account has been created, login using your credentials. You will be taken to the screen where you can select your neighbourhood to request for services from the relevant police authority.
Select the service
After selecting your area, click on the icon saying ‘Register with Police’ and select the ‘Tenant’ option from the ‘Person Type’ drop down menu.
Upload documents and request verification
Next, you will be redirected to a form where you will have to fill in the personal details about the tenants and their references. You will also be required to upload their identity proofs. After filling in all the fields, you can submit the form. The physical verification by police personnel will be performed in a week’s time, after which you can ask for a report on the verification.
Offline tenant verification in Hyderabad
You can also apply for tenant verification offline. However, you will still need to download and print a form from the web for the same. Here’s how you can do it.
Download the form
Visit Cyberabad Metropolitan Police’s website on your browser and download the ‘Tenant Verification Form’. Save it on your device and take a printout.
Fill the form and attach documents
Fill in the printed form with the details of your tenant and attach a photograph. You would also need to enclose copies of your tenants’ identification documents
Submit the form at police station
Go to your nearest police station to your rental property and submit your form there. Don’t forget to ask for a receipt of submission. The police personnel will perform the physical verification in a week’s time, after which you can seek the report.
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FAQs
Why is police verification of tenants important?
Police verification of tenants is important to ensure that the tenants are not forging their identity and would not be a threat to the landlord or the society in future.
What are the consequences of not getting tenants verified?
Non-compliance with tenant verification procedures may lead to consequences as the landlord will also be held liable for any mishap or legal offence caused by the tenant.
Can I apply for tenant verification in Hyderabad online?
Yes, you can apply for police verification of tenants online using Cyberabad Metropolitan Police’s Hawk Eye application.
What documents are required for tenant verification?
You would require the photographs and identity proofs of the tenants for police verification.
How can I get the tenant verification form?
The tenant verification form can be downloaded from Cyberabad Metropolitan Police’s official website or be obtained from your nearest police station.
Where to submit the tenant verification form?
The tenant verification form must be submitted at a police station near your rental property.
How long does tenant verification take?
Physical verification of tenants by the police generally takes about a week from the date of submission of the application.
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