Why these landlords blame real estate agents for their bad tenants

In a tight rental market, many small landlords are turning to real estate agents to help find reliable tenants, but it doesn’t always work out that way. For The National, CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks down whose responsibility it is to screen potential tenants and why there’s a push for change. 00:00 Using an agent to find reliable tenants 00:51 When his tenants stopped paying rent 03:47 Landlords share their experiences 05:08 Fraudulent rental applications 07:30 Who's responsible for vetting tenants? #news #realsetate #cbcnews Watch The National live on YouTube starting at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa... More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.