Florida Landlord Reference Letter

Rental History Verification for Former Tenant

✉️ Professional Reference Documentation:

This letter provides a professional reference for a former tenant’s rental history. Complete all sections accurately to help your former tenant secure their next rental while protecting yourself with truthful, factual information.

👤 Landlord/Property Manager Information

👥 Former Tenant Information

🏠 Rental Property Information

📅 Tenancy Details

⭐ Tenant Evaluation

📋 Additional Information

✅ Final Recommendation

✍️ Signature & Date

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Fair Housing Reminder: Provide only factual, verifiable information. Avoid comments about protected characteristics (race, religion, familial status, disability, etc.). Stick to rental history facts.

Florida Landlord Reference Letter Guide

A landlord reference letter is a valuable document that helps former tenants secure new housing while allowing landlords to provide honest feedback about a tenant’s rental history.

What to Include in a Reference Letter

  • Tenancy dates – Exact move-in and move-out dates
  • Rent amount – Monthly rent during tenancy
  • Payment history – Whether rent was paid on time
  • Property condition – How the unit was maintained
  • Lease compliance – Whether rules were followed
  • Reason for leaving – Factual description
Best Practice: Stick to factual, verifiable information. Avoid opinions or comments about protected characteristics under Fair Housing laws.

Legal Considerations

When providing references, landlords should:

  • Be truthful and accurate
  • Only share verifiable facts
  • Avoid discriminatory statements
  • Get written consent from the tenant if required by company policy

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

This form is for informational purposes only. Ensure all information provided is accurate and factual. Consider consulting with legal counsel if you have concerns about providing references.