I am currently trying to move, and I was wondering what are some of the things that landlord's look for when checking the status of an applicant's background, such as credit, and rent history. What are some other things that landlord's look for in a potential candidate's application?
2006-08-08 18:23:32 · 4 answers · asked by pcpaula 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
First of all, No Evictions. Next would be issues like bankruptcy, charge-offs and unpaid collection accounts. Many will also use a tri-merged credit score. They also look at income...and will likely want you to prove income of 2-3 times the rent. Such is the case with any property management company. If your situation has any of the red flags listed above, you will most likely need a cosigner or go through private party. You may also want to consider sharing a rental situation with someone else, but the landlord may require all tenants to apply, no matter the time of move-in. At least with a private party, you can offer to pay a larger deposit or an extra month ahead.
2006-08-08 18:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by $1200 mistake 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, rent history would include prior evictions, complaints against the tenant, housekeeping, property damages, arrears in rent payments, bad checks, and a host of other things.
They also want to know (verify) employment, if any criminal activity, your salary vs your financial obligations, and how reliable your personal references are.
2006-08-08 18:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by tee_nong_noy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Besides the credit stuff, I guess it would be cleanliness. I think I would want a clean & tidy tenant so that they don't leave a big mess when they vacant the place.
2006-08-08 19:20:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
employment, how long you live in pass residents , bank accounts, background checks
2006-08-08 19:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by angelface 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋