I have an apartment on my credit for over 3,000 dollars how do I get another apartment without having the landlord hold such an amount against me? I dont have a problem paying rent now because I am not in the same situation but I want to be convincing to a landlord that they will get their money on time.
2006-11-29 06:40:09 · 5 answers · asked by me2006 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Learn from your mistakes, it called a PRE NUP
2006-11-29 06:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jaym 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a divorce decree and it shows that your wife is solely responsible for this debt, you can show that to your landlord. Otherwise, if a new landlord is not understanding, you're going to have a really hard time. Not all landlords check credit history when leasing an apartment, so you might look at a smaller complex or a rental home. After 7 years, that blip will clear off of your credit history, but until then, you may have to just pay it off and be done with it all together if you don't want any future problems. You might call who you owe money to and see if they'll reduce the amount if you pay it all off right away.
2006-11-29 15:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the only way they'll know about it is if they check your credit, and most do! So, if the $3000 is the ONLY bad thing on your credit, then I would say you can probably convince him. Just the fact that the credit will indicate it's an isolated incident (if in fact its the only bad thing showing on your credit) and you're not in the habit of NOT paying your bills! You can tell your next landlord that you moved out first and gave her the money the next so so months! You were never aware that the b*tch kept the money! (j/k) or say, "hell, I didnt even know about this until now...that you told me"
2006-11-30 07:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by ALEGNA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, DON'T file bankruptcy for a measely 3,000!
Your best bet is to try to deal with an individual owner, as opposed to a large complex or management company.
They are more likely to listen to your story.
Maybe you could offer a bigger deposit? References from other places you've lived?
2006-11-29 15:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by jenay672001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have to go bankrupt to clear yourself from past debts while married, that's what my friend just had to do.
2006-11-29 14:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋