I am looking into an apartment in northern New Jersey that happens to be offered up by a broker (with a nasty broker's fee). I made an attempt to contact the renter directly to work out some things with him outside of the broker's influence, and the broker took exception to that. I was unsuccessful in getting the renter's contact info. Now, I tried to contact the broker and asked them for the renter's contact info, and they refused to offer it even though I already filled out a renter's application.
What are my rights as a potential renter in speaking to the person offering the apartment directly?
2007-06-25 11:48:57 · 6 answers · asked by Menotti M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
None. The home owner probably hired the property management company or listed with the broker because they didn't want to deal with renters. They have employed the broker to offer the property to you. So, you are actually speaking to the person offering the property.
2007-06-25 11:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by Not Laughing w/ U 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The broker was perfectly correct in taking exception. He is the authorized agent of the owner of the property, and you had no business dealing with anyone other than the broker.
My guess is that you aren't getting anywhere because this broker already knows that you are trouble. You haven't even signed a lease yet, and already you're trying to go around him.
I'd send you packing as well, and find a more reasonable tenant.
2007-06-25 12:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
None. The landlord has hired the broker becasue the landlord doesn't want to be bothered with direct contacts. It is a common practice.
2007-06-25 11:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by Sabrina 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
From what I can gather, you have no rights. You don't have any kind of deal with them, nothing signed.
You went out behind the brokers back, this wasn't to good. NOW, if he doesn't want to deal with you, he doesn't have to.
2007-06-26 01:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you have been a senior, they'd not question your source of income. that's in simple terms the biased against people who have not got employment refs. He can verify your tenant historic previous as properly as history verify. you're able to be able to desire to offer to pay 6 months rents ahead. they actually won't be able to discriminate against you becaue of the incapacity (ADA). I propose you place your very own commercial on Craigslist for starters and describe your self and your disability, and determine you point out you have good references and you have good credit and good tenant historic previous. you will locate the splendid proprietor. attempt renting a residence instead of place of abode the place you may deal directly with the owner. There are advocates for disabled people who could know of a place.
2016-10-03 03:15:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunate until you pay the fee to the broker he doesn't have to tell you anything.that's how they make their money. by charging you for the info, and the landlord for advertising and going though the application.
2007-06-25 11:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by george 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋