Property Manager calling previous Landlords for tenant reference?

[Glenn P.]

Hi,

I'm wondering if most Property Managers call the previous landlord(s) for tenant reference?  As a independent landlord I have always found this to be immensely helpful in finding a quality tenant.  It doesn't sound like this is normal practice for the mgmt company I started using in Gainesville and I'm wondering what is considered "normal".  It seems they go off of credit and background check alone.

Thanks