bad credit record, it will be harder for you to find a place. Check with Veda Advantage to see if your credit history is correct. Make arrangements to pay off debts and stick to it to improve your credit rating. Do not take on any more debt until it is all cleared. Landlords want people who will always pay the rent. History: Your best way of getting a good property is to have a landlord who was happy with your tenancy. This means being a good tenant, keeping and leaving the property clean, always paying rent on time, not causing any damage, letting the landlord know if repairs were needed, not disturbing the neighbours, and being easy to get along with. Referees: Choose people who are in respected positions (e.g. landlord, employer, teacher, community group leader) and will speak highly of you. Tell them they may be called and have their contact details ready to put on the application. Your friends or family, no matter how much they love you, will not make good referees. Can't think of anyone? Join more groups, or improve your behaviour! Stick to the agreement: Landlords do not like people who break the lease, ignore the conditions of the tenancy or break the law. If you agree to one thing, but you do another, it may be hard for you. Tenancy Tribunal: If you have had a tribunal ruling against you, expect to have trouble getting a place.  All Tenancy Tribunal decisions are now on