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Landlords push tenants to show payslips, tax records as rental vetting tightens

Landlords and agents, particularly in upmarket areas, are increasingly trying to avoid such disputes, which can leave them without rental income while a case is in court.

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By  Esther Intabo  &  Jackson Ngari

Looking for a house in major cities is no longer just about finding the right neighbourhood or fitting the rent into your budget.

It has become a form of interrogation from landlords and agents.

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