I've been frustrating myself trying to find a new apartment and a lot of places tell me they don't rent to college students. I guess because I'm a full time student and only have a part time job, I don't know, but with my part time job and my student loan income, I meet the income requirements. What's the deal? Is this fair?
2007-01-04 05:44:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Because they:
1) Trash the place when they move out.
2) Seem to think you're their Mom or Dad and will give them a break on that rent thing.
3) Don't quite understand that the word "no" as in "No loud parties" or "NO trash in the hall" means "NO" as in NEVER, EVER as in NOT - AT - ALL as in "I, the landlord, have to pay the fines if you do".
4) Tend not to bother paying that last month's rent.
After you've been through this three or for times, you basically say "Never again" when it comes to students. Since they're not a protected class, legally speaking, you can reject them with impunity and any landlord who can reject them will.
2007-01-04 05:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by I_AM_CONDO_MAN 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking at apartment complexes close to your school? Is the location of your school a "college town", a city, suburb or in a rural community. If so you should not have any problem with finding an apartment. If they ask for proof of income supply them with a letter of your financial aid reward. College students rent apartments all the time with no job. If you're having trouble contact your school's housing office or their website. They should have resources on off campus housing as well as on campus housing. As a last resort ask your parents to cosign the lease.
2007-01-04 10:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by careb0o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many college students aren't paying rent with their own money so they don't feel "invested" in keeping up an apartment. Also many students really don't seem to care about being polite to neighbors when it comes to noise etc. Finally in order to make the rent many times college students pack many students into the same apartment meaning everyone around them has to hunt for parking spaces.
It's frustrating but a fact of life. Maybe you could bring references from previous places you've lived testifing to you being a responsible tennant. Letters from previous utilities showing on time payment of bills could help too.
2007-01-04 05:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by lfnxphile 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most LLs get same security deposit from students as any others. Sometimes parents are requested to cosign, other areas that doesn't happen. Parents are more likely to pay up rather than be sued. Start reading the ads and calling around and see what is offered in your area. Sometimes LLs get first and last month's rents in advance, plus security.
2016-05-23 03:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately college students have a bad rep for trashing the place, making noise, and not paying up on time. I've heard of elderly apartment complexes, so I guess age descrimination in this case is not illegal. Check with your state's Dept. of Housing if you want to be sure.
2007-01-04 05:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College students can be fickle, at least in the mind of landlords.
College students also throw loud parties which upset other residents.
College students have little respect for other people's property. they live dirty and often leave their abodes in ruin.
2007-01-04 05:48:48 · answer #6 · answered by JoeH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were in their shoes and had the choice, would you?
2007-01-04 05:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by briankerr38 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋