The landlords should try and obtain references to know if the tenant is able to pay for the rent of their property. Bank reference The references that the landlord should look for would be bank reference which outlines whether the bank thinks that the tenant would be able to pay the rent. Accountants reference Another indicator for the landlord to acquire would be an accountants reference which is useful for when the business has been operating a long time but not for a start-up. Trade reference A trade reference is a good tool for a landlord as it shows the relationship that the prospective client has had with other businesses. It allows the landlord to know whether the client has made all payments for products/services and whether they paid it on time. It is recommended to get 2 or more of these references. Personal reference A personal reference is good to know about the character of the tenant and what they are like on a personal level. Landlord reference This is likely the most crucial reference for a landlord to review. It tells them how someone in their same position thought of the client and whether they had any issues with them.