Why would the landlord want to meet me before signing a tenancy?

So we are in the process of signing a tenancy but the landlord now wants to meet me.

Can you tell me why he would want to?

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Agree with above, it’s their property and unfortunately a lot of rented houses gets destroyed or are treated badly, so it’s fully to judge you and make sure you seem like a reasonable tenant.

It’s very common practice now :/

Okay! That makes sense, I’ve just never had to do that before so we abit confused. Thanks

We had the same when we moved into our flat in December. It was really nice meeting the landlord and knowing who we’ll be dealing with. I think from your side you get a chance to get a feel if there were ever any issues, the type of person you’ll be dealing with too

yes that’s true! Is there anything I should ask in particular?
As first time renting as a single mum so I’m abit thrown off !

My husband works in property and this happens all the time.
It’s as the other users have said to meet the tenant and get a feeling of what they are like as unfortunately houses/flats are treated badly

How long the previous tenant was there was one, if they ever had any issues with damp / mould (we didn’t ask and the place was freshly decorated- 3 months down the line our bedroom furniture, floors and wall are covered in mould💆🏼‍♀️). If they have any other properties, have they got any previous bills from the last tenant (this might help give you a rough idea what you’ll be paying out).
If you don’t know already, it’s nice to know if you’ll be dealing directly with the landlord or through the estate agents. If there’s an outside area, are you required to maintain it or will the landlord do it!

I met my landlady before renting, she just wanted to see who was living in her house I think this is completely normal. Wouldn’t you want to know?

I've had that twice now and it's worked in my favour both times.

yes 100% I would like to see if I was renting out my house.
I just didn’t think it happens when you go through an estate agent. :)

oh yes okay, gosh!!!
The mould I will definitely ask if they’ve had any issues with it before!

It's coming for them to want to meet the perosn who is going to be living in there home x

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