some apartments will require proof of job and references before they let you rent the flat. are there any tips, tricks, or ways around this?
2006-11-15 01:01:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Register with some temp agencies to show that you can get work when needed. If you have money in the bank, you can show your bank records (this will cover the fact that you have no job). If you've ever paid on utilities in your name and have a good payment history, you can use that as a reference. If you have ever lived with someone and paid them rent or even just lived with them for free, but they will attest to the fact that you are a good tenant, clean, etc., they can provide reference for you.
2006-11-15 01:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by whatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing gets results better then CASH!! You need to pay deposit and at least 4 months rent in advance. Ask to sign a 6 month lease to show them you're a responsible person. When you show cash they'll take you serious. Most of all live up to your word and be responsible. They will make an excellent reference when you need to rent another place in the future. This method has always worked for me.
2006-11-15 09:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in California, you may be in luck. California (and I believe a few other states) prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of source of income. It is illegal for a housing provider to require you to have a job. As long as he can verify your lawful income (from any source), a landlord must be willing to treat you (and your money) the same as all other applicants.
Additionally, the Fair Housing Act (federal law) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. This means that a landlord has to grant a request for a reasonable accommodation for your disability (if you happen to have one). People whose disabilities prevent them from working may request a reasonable accommodation for the landlord to allow a co-signor even when the landlord has a policy against co-signors.
2006-11-15 12:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by David 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dig up some dirt on the land lord and threaten to use it against him if he doesn't let you rent the apartment without you having a job to pay for it! Who does he think he is anyway!?
2006-11-15 09:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the only way i can think of is if you know someone that has a place for you to rent .they have motels that rent rooms for a week at a time .that may work better for you .
2006-11-15 09:24:47 · answer #5 · answered by IT'S JUST ME ! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard shelters are always taking applicants.
2006-11-15 09:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by harleyhottie26 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋