Automated Landlord
Reference Verification
Stop playing phone tag with prior landlords. Get verified tenant references delivered to your dashboard automatically — with star ratings, not voicemails.
Applicants add their prior landlord's email. We handle the rest. No signup required for the reference provider — they click, rate, done.
The Old Way
- ✗ Call the number on the application (hope it's real)
- ✗ Leave a voicemail that never gets returned
- ✗ Play phone tag for days
- ✗ Get vague answers with no documentation
- ✗ No way to verify the person is actually the landlord
- ✗ Nothing in writing for your records
The VerticalRent Way
- ✓ Automated email sent to prior landlord instantly
- ✓ Simple form — takes 2 minutes, no signup needed
- ✓ Star ratings across 6 key categories
- ✓ Yes/No questions on critical factors
- ✓ Completed form with a timestamp on the application
- ✓ Results can feed into the Platinum AI Risk Score
How It Works
Four simple steps. No phone calls. No chasing people down.
Applicant Adds References
Renter enters their prior landlord's name and email on the rental application.
Email Sent Automatically
VerticalRent emails the prior landlord a secure, one-click reference form. No signup required.
Landlord Rates the Tenant
The prior landlord rates the applicant across 6 key categories with star ratings and yes/no questions.
Results Appear Instantly
Completed ratings show on the application with a timestamp. Platinum AI Risk Score can include references.
Prior landlords click, rate, and send
The public reference form does not run identity verification. VerticalRent identity (Verify $5 or Platinum) is for account holders — screening, rent collection, and invites — not for the prior landlord filling out this form.
What you still need to judge
A completed form is a written reference with a timestamp — not a government-ID scan of the prior landlord. Treat it like any other reference: confirm the email and phone if something looks off. Platinum AI Risk Score can include those ratings when you order screening.
What Prior Landlords Rate
Six critical categories, rated 1-5 stars. Plus four yes/no questions.
On-Time Rent Payments
Did the tenant consistently pay rent on time?
Property Care & Cleanliness
Was the property well-maintained?
Lease Compliance
Did the tenant follow all lease terms?
Communication
Was the tenant responsive and easy to reach?
Neighbor Relations
Were there noise complaints or issues?
Move-Out Condition
What condition was the unit left in?
Yes / No Questions
What You See in Your Dashboard
Completed references appear right on the application with full ratings.
Prior Landlord References
1/1 verifiedReferences Feed Directly Into Your AI Risk Score
When you generate a Platinum AI Risk Score, completed landlord references can be included:
- Positive references (4-5 stars) significantly boost the score
- “Would rent again = Yes” is weighted heavily
- Negative references or declined requests are flagged
- No references provided is noted as a risk factor
- Prior landlord gave 5/5 stars across all categories
- Confirmed on-time payments for 3 years
- Full deposit returned — unit left in excellent condition
- Would rent again: Yes
Stop Chasing Landlord References.
Automate It.
Create a free VerticalRent account and start sending automated reference verification requests with your next rental application.
Get Started FreeFirst door + workspace on Free. Platinum is $5/month.