Dublin’s Most Rigorous Tenant Selection Process.
Overseas landlords face the highest risk when it comes to tenant selection. You’re not here to meet applicants, verify documents, assess behaviour, or spot red flags — and a single bad tenant can wipe out years of rental income.
WEB Lettings runs one of Dublin’s most rigorous, documentation‑driven screening systems, designed specifically to protect non‑resident landlords from tenant‑related issues. This section explains exactly how our process works.
1. Pre‑Screening & Eligibility Checks:
Before a viewing is even offered, we carry out:
Income threshold checks
Employment verification
Basic affordability assessment
Initial reference review
Behavioural red‑flag filtering
Identity verification
This eliminates unsuitable applicants early and protects your time and property.
Learn more in Overseas Landlord Challenges.
3. Comprehensive Reference Checks:
We contact:
Previous landlords
Letting agents
Employers
Character referees (where relevant)
We verify:
Rent payment history
Property care
Behavioural issues
Lease compliance
Deposit disputes
Notice periods
We do not accept “template references” or unverifiable contact details.
5. Documentation & Identity Verification:
We require:
Government‑issued ID
Proof of address
PPS number
Employment contract
Payslips
Bank statements (where appropriate)
Everything is cross‑checked for consistency and authenticity.
7. Final Selection & Landlord Approval:
Once all checks are complete, we provide you with:
A full applicant profile
Income verification summary
Reference outcomes
Risk assessment notes
Recommendation based on evidence
You make the final decision — with complete clarity and zero guesswork.
2. Full Income & Employment Verification:
We verify:
Employer details
Contract type
Length of employment
Salary level
Stability of income
Probation status
Additional income sources
We do not accept vague references, unverifiable employers, or incomplete documentation.
Learn more in Non‑Resident Landlord Tax.
4. Risk Assessment & Behavioural Profiling:
This is where WEB Lettings differentiates itself.
We assess:
Communication style
Responsiveness
Professionalism
Clarity of documentation
Consistency of information
Red‑flag patterns
Attitude during the viewing
Behaviour under pressure
This is the forensic layer most agents skip — and the layer that protects overseas landlords the most.
Learn more in RTB Compliance for Overseas Landlords.
6. Affordability & Stability Analysis:
We use a strict affordability model:
Rent must not exceed a safe percentage of net income
Income must be stable and predictable
Household composition must be sustainable
No reliance on unverified income sources
This protects you from arrears, disputes, and tenancy breakdowns.
8. Lease Signing & Compliance Setup:
Once approved, we handle:
Lease drafting
Deposit handling
First month’s rent
RTB registration
Compliance file creation
Move‑in inspection
Photo & video documentation
Your tenancy begins with a fully documented, legally compliant foundation.
Why Overseas Landlords With Dublin Letting Agents Need This Level of Screening:
Because you cannot:
Meet applicants
Verify documents
Assess behaviour
Spot inconsistencies
Detect red flags
Validate references
Judge reliability
WEB Lettings becomes your local risk‑management operator, ensuring your tenancy starts with the right person — not the wrong one.