Inheriting tenants, How do I know they are up to date on rent?

[Ryan Cleary]

Though I don't feel great about it, I am in contract for a duplex where one unit is occupied by a long term tenant paying under market rent.  Though I would love to close on an unoccupied property, in this circumstance I would like to keep the current tenants happy (I don't know... I am trying to be a good guy even though Ohio is very easy to get someone out).  

My only concern is that I want to be 100% certain that these tenants are up to date on all rents and that they are paying the amount told.  How do I cover myself here?

[Remington Lyman]

Originally posted by @Ryan Cleary:

Though I don't feel great about it, I am in contract for a duplex where one unit is occupied by a long term tenant paying under market rent.  Though I would love to close on an unoccupied property, in this circumstance I would like to keep the current tenants happy (I don't know... I am trying to be a good guy even though Ohio is very easy to get someone out).  

My only concern is that I want to be 100% certain that these tenants are up to date on all rents and that they are paying the amount told.  How do I cover myself here?

 Ask to see bank statements showing the rent has been deposited into the landlord's accounts.