- 1). Search online address directories such as WhitePages.com or 411.com, by typing the address in the space provided under the reverse address tab. Returned results should provide the name of the last registered resident or residents at the address according to the data available to the website. If a match is found, other information in addition to the name may be provided, such as ages and number of other sites online that relate to the individual or individuals returned. WhitePages.com will require that you register with their site before disclosing additional information, while 411.com provides a link to PeopleFinder.com with more detailed information.
- 2). Search real property tax records online to determine property ownership by typing a street address, tax parcel number or other available criteria into the search fields on the official local or county property tax site. Some county sites have free searches available, while others require registration or a subscription to proceed. If you do not know the web address, perform a search by typing the name of the county, state and office where the property tax records are housed. Several results may be returned, so make sure you visit the official county site. Once your property is located, check the site for a homestead designation. A homestead designation generally means the owner lives on the property. If you do not have access to a computer, or the information is not readily available to you online, or even if you need assistance determining how homestead property is coded or designated, contact the taxing authority by phone or by visiting your local courthouse to request the information.
- 3). Contact the property owner's association if the house, duplex or other structure is in your subdivision and you determine that the owner of the property does not reside there. Some owners' associations require that the owner of a leased home provide them with a copy of the existing lease when they rent the house. The representative from the owners' association may be willing to give you this information or may be required to keep it confidential. It never hurts to ask.
- 4). Ask adjacent neighbors, pizza delivery drivers or other people you may have seen come and go from the property. Sometimes the direct approach may be the most productive if the home seems welcoming. Walk up to the door, knock and introduce yourself.
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