When renting an apartment, does the landlord have to check your credit first before you can move in ?
2007-11-01 01:08:11 · 4 answers · asked by dana c 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
He doesn't have to, but it is in his interests to have tenants who can pay.
2007-11-01 01:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Philip W 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They don't "have" to...they want to.
Most landlords do now check credit - especially apartment complexes or people with multiple rental properties.
If you're worried because you have bad credit, you'll probably be limited as to where you can live. Your best bet is a landlord with only one property - they don't usually bother to check as it costs money to check someone's credit.
Good luck.
2007-11-01 01:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by MARY N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the landlord requires a credit check, yes.
2007-11-01 01:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't HAVE to do anything. He SHOULD do it for his own protection.
2007-11-01 01:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie Queen of All ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋