I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of [tenant’s name], a former tenant of [property name]. My name is [landlord’s name] and [tenant’s name] was a tenant of mine from [date ...

A letter from a landlord also is sometimes required to illustrate that the applicant is financially solvent, pays the rent on time and in general will make an all-around good tenant and neighbor.

Answers are provided by Robert Griswold, a property manager certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management and author of "Property Management for Dummies"; and lawyers Steven R. Kellman ...