how to find apartment with bad credit?

Answer 1

Some times they will have you pay a larger deposit if you have bad credit. Can someone co-sign the lease with you? This may be an option. Then you could prove that you can make your rent payment on time and eventually get the co-signer off the lease.

Leslie
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Answer 2

Do you live in a small town ? Then move ! Otherwise, find a private owner (rather than an apartment leasing or management company) You can usually get them to do business on a more favorable basis, Keep the place clean, pay 10-15 days ahead of time ! You'll get someone to do business with you !

Answer 3

I agree with Leslie above. The management company I work for will usually raise the security deposit or ask you to find a co-signer to get approved. After you establish positive rental history by paying your rent on time, they can release the co-signer.

Answer 4

Be honest and up front with the owner/manager of the property. Let them know that your credit isn't in great shape and that you're willing to pay a higher deposit in order to secure the property.

By letting them know before hand and letting them know you're taking steps to correct your credit, you show them that you're a stand-up guy. They don't like surprises, so if you're up-front and have (honest and brief) explanations, letters of reference, employer reference, etc. your chances will be much better.

Good luck :)

Answer 5

Spin around really fast so that you go back into the past. Then you stop yourself or your parents or your girlfriend or whatever bullshit excuse you can come up with from ruining your credit.