Renting in real estate sector is a big market and one of the most important ways to make money if the property bought is not for self-use. There are many aspects a landlord should diligently follow when renting his property as the stake is high. Tenant verification is one of the aspects. Let us know how we can go about the tenant police verification done.Â
Why is tenant police verification important?Â
- The tenant police verification is important because you cannot rent out your house to anyone without knowing his/her background. It is important to learn the identity of a tenant. A tenant police verification will ensure that the tenant is legally verified.Â
- Through the tenant verification, any illegal immigrant, anti-social element, terrorists, etc., who may be planning to use your property, using fake documents and fake identity can be identified.Â
Problems when tenant police verification is not done
- In case a tenant is not paying his rent on time or tries to grab your property, you will have to fight a court battle in the absence of tenant police verification.Â
- Any illegal activity done in your property will be completely your responsibility in case the tenant police verification is not done.Â
How to do tenant police verification online?
The tenant police verification can be done online by filling in the form available on the city’s police department’s website.Â
- For instance, in Mumbai, you can log on to https://mumbaipolice.gov.in/TenantForm?ps_id=0 to fill in the tenant police verification form.
- You should fill in all details, such as property owner’s details, rented property details, tenant’s details, tenant’s workplace details, persons knowing tenants, etc., and submit the form. Attach photo of the tenant and supporting identity documents. Â
- The police verification will be carried out based on information provided and you will get an acknowledgment slip. Â
How to do tenant police verification offline?
Tenant police verification can be done offline by visiting the local police station.Â
Tenant police verification through mobile app
Many states have launched mobile app services for tenant police verification. For example, Delhi has launched Suraksha app, using which all landlords and tenants information can be received without visiting police stations.
Documents needed for tenant police verification
• Proof of ownership of property
• Landlord’s identity proof
• Electricity and other utility bills
• NOC from the housing society or colony
• Tenant’s identity proof
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While it seems to be a tedious process, it is mandatory for landlords to get the tenant police verification done. Your property is an important and expensive asset, so it should be rented out after much deliberation.Â
How can Housing.com help you?
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FAQs
What are the different ways of tenant police verification?
The different ways to do tenant police verification include online, offline, and mobile app.
Is it optional or mandatory to get a tenant police verification done when you rent your property?
It is mandatory to do a tenant police verification when you rent your property.
In the absence of tenant police verification and in case of any problem by the tenant, who will be held responsible?
In such a case, a landlord will be held responsible as the problem was rooted in his property and the tenant was not verified.
Which mobile app was launched by the Delhi Police for the tenant verification?
Suraksha mobile app was launched by the Delhi Police for the tenant verification.
Why is tenant police verification important?
Through the tenant verification, any illegal immigrant, anti-social elements, terrorists, etc., can be identified and action can be taken against them.
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