Declaration and Authorization:
I, the undersigned applicant, hereby voluntarily grant comprehensive permission and authorize the Landlord or their appointed managing agent to conduct routine background screening procedures strictly for the assessment of my rental application.
This authorization explicitly includes, but is not limited to, the right to:
- Access, request, and securely obtain a detailed credit profile report utilizing accredited South African bureaus (e.g., ITC, Experian, TransUnion).
- Contact previous landlords or managing agents listed on my application to collect factual tenant reference experiences.
- Process employment verification and authenticate my declared income directly with the employer or HR representative provided.
I acknowledge that my personal information will be handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and treated strictly confidentially for rental screening purposes only.