Wasn't impressed by your "office policy" of asking...

Wasn't impressed by your "office policy" of asking ALL my references (personal and work) if they would be guarantee's for myself when applying for a rental.

That put my references on the spot and myself as neither party were aware they were going to be asked that.

I spoke with the dept of commerce and serveral other real estate companies and ALL agreed it was a very strange question to ask.

Although there is no law stating you cannot ask that, it is still very off putting and have let people know of your policies as a heads up for future if they do choose to go through your real estate for any future dealings.

I hope this feedback will encourage you to no longer ask that of peoples references or at least give the person applying a heads up as again that puts all parties in a very awkward situation when being asked.