Interesting set of "tells" to watch for in Tenant Application Process
In the process of visiting and applying for a home, red flags often appear. These are little indications as to what kind of tenant the applicant will be later on.....I wish I had paid attention to some of these in the past because they are so true!!
- Person must move in immediately-perhaps the landlord evicted them for non-payment or maybe they don't want to pay next months rent....hmmmmm?
- Applicant whines about the cheap, lowlife , never fixed anything landlord! Beware, you will probably be put in same category.
- Person is unkempt or very late....to me this says you won't keep the home clean and don't respect my time so what makes me think you will pay on-time ?
- Making arrangements for EVERYTHING is a hassle, hassle, hassle. Will it be different when lease is signed?
- Applicant wants to split deposit.....I know it is a lot of money but we NEVER get the other half of the deposit in the time we asked for it.
- Asked tenant, "Why are you moving?" You will be surprised to know he could not afford all the late payments in his current rental. I had someone actually tell me this!!
Of course, these are red flags only!
As always we process the application and look at the whole scenario, work history,credit report and rental history before a good decision is made and a tenant is accepted.
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