I have bad credit and can't get approved for any apartments, it seems. I have a decent job that is career oriented. So, I figure the only way i can get a place is to have someone else apply for the apartment, get it and then i just live in it. Is this legal?
2006-10-04 04:51:15 · 10 answers · asked by pluto 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Some state/local laws make it a criminal offense to misrepresent the conditions of a legal binding agreement but even if not criminal, breach of contract can constitute legal liabilities and penalties. It hinges on whether or not the lease allows "subletting": The ability to transfer the rights from the leasor to another person.
2006-10-04 05:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it legal, more likely not. In most states you would not be considered a resident because you are not on the lease/rental agreement. And the person renting the unit could be evicted for allowing someone not on the lease to reside there.
My advice would be to find some place that allows co-signors and find yourself a good co-signor. If as you say, you have a decent job and your employment outlook is good, you should be able to find one. Ask friends and family members, they may be willing to help.
Some companies will even allow co-signors from out of the area so long as they meet their criteria.
If you get a co-signor, then you will be on the lease/rental agreement and the co-signor will be guaranteeing your financial responsibilities towards the landlord.
Another option is finding a company that will let you pre-pay rent or put down a bigger deposit.
2006-10-04 05:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by CMR2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal if the landlord will agree to sublet the apartment. Otherwise, when they find you living there instead of the person who rented it, they can kick you out. Then the person who rented it for you will have a bad mark on their credit report!
2006-10-04 05:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's say that a fire breaks out in the apartment and damages appliances and walls. You won't be held responsible - the person that signed over for you would be. It's a huge insurance risk to them. Maybe someone can agree to cosign with you? That'll be more legal, moral, responsible and comfortable for the person that will be cosigning.
2006-10-04 04:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by Marilynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is more legal for someone to get a house for you! Believe it or not...put the down payment down. Pay with your own checking account for a year..or maybe less..about 6 months..then let the lender know its you paying for that house. Show proof..you will get some kind of loan..even maybe a balloon...then buy the house for $1.00..then its yours. I think it is illegal to have someone else sign for an apartment..unless they too are on the lease.
2006-10-04 05:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by RainyDay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes absoutlely u can have someone sign for the appartment and sign your name on the lease without having to check your credits. be sure the other person has decent credits though.
2006-10-04 05:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by ooh la la 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds to me like the owner does not understand who's being loud so he's issuing warnings to all of us. i does no longer problem to plenty approximately it. in the event that they attempt to evict you, you will bypass to courtroom, have an eviction trial and the burden would be on the owner to coach which you have been loud. the burden does no longer be on you to coach which you weren't being loud. that is no longer common for him to do. seems to me such as you have yet another situation. your acquaintances are bing loud. i'd ***** to the owner approximately your acquaintances in writing. deliver it on your landlord by qualified mail. if landlord does no longer fix the subject he's violating your ideal to quiet savour your apt and for this reason your hire is invalid and you'd be able to circulate with out any penaly/owing any further funds final on the hire.
2016-12-26 09:22:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if the apartments allow you or the leasee to sub-let.
2006-10-04 04:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very bad because someone can find and cheek you out from the apartment
2006-10-04 04:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by fluturu a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe it is legal. if you do go ahead and go that route, the landlord can terminate your lease.
2006-10-04 05:04:01 · answer #10 · answered by Ben D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋