17 Landlords Remember the Worst Tenants They Ever Evicted

Keep in mind that the best references in this situation are not personal friends and/or roommates but previous landlords—even better if it's not the current landlord, who could be so ready to get rid of that tenant that he or she might not paint a true picture. Past and present employers can also make for reliable references depending on the type of work the potential tenant does and the length of employment.