Massachusetts Salary Verification form for Potential Lease

The sad truth is that you probably can. Most landlords can only do so much due diligence on prospective residents, and they may not catch a fake pay stub. Most landlords are going to assume you're applying for the apartment in good faith.

Pay stub. A good rule of thumb is to ask for pay dated stubs from the most recent three months. W2 tax form. A W2 will show an applicant's income from the previous tax year. Employer phone call.

The most common documentation for proof of income includes: Pay stub. Bank Statements (personal & business) Copy of last year's federal tax return. Wages and tax statement (W-2 and/ or 1099)

Keep it short and only reference information relevant for an apartment application. If you are a landlord or property manager, outline your rental history and your experience with the tenant. Know what you can or cannot say. Be honest and accountable. Never lie. Keep emotions at bay. Keep it structured.

The first sentence should explain who is writing the letter and why. It should also give the name of the tenant, so the purpose of the letter is clear. The writer may be a property manager or the owner of the property. The landlord can include, if applicable, a statement on the character of the tenant.

Pay Stubs. Renters with a full-time or part-time job can obtain this document from their employer. W-2. Tax Returns. 1099 Form. Bank Statements. Letters from an Employer. Social Security Benefits Statement. Pension Distribution Statements.

To write a letter for proof of residence, provide your legal name, certify your address and the length of time you've lived there, note any other residents living at that address, and type a legally binding oath about the accuracy of the information provided; you should also be prepared to have a landlord and/or notary