Renter’s Advice and Resources
Tenant Screening Explained
· Jan 15, 2010
Tenant screening is a process that most landlords and property management companies use to verify the credentials of a potential renter. The reports produced from tenant screening can range from a simple credit check to a registered sex offender check. Because a great amount of information is disclosed during the tenant screening process, all potential […]
Being turned down from renting an apartment due to a poor credit score is a very frustrating experience, to say the least. Fortunately, there are ways around that situation, and this article will share some of them with you here. Credit Rating for Renting an Apartment First, a little background information on what your credit […]
· Jan 6, 2010
As a potential renter, you need to approach your rental application as professionally as possible. What many people do not realize is that you are actually being evaluated on whether or not the rental community will see you as a good fit. In order to maintain cohesiveness about their property and lifestyle for renters, there […]
· Dec 20, 2009
Filling out a rental application form is a fact of life when seeking a new place to live. You’ll likely end up filling out at least half a dozen before you find the perfect match in apartment and approval. Proper preparation can make the whole process flow much easier. Always bring along two forms of […]
· Nov 23, 2009
This article provides tips for renters on selecting reliable emergency contacts, keeping contact information updated, and understanding why landlords request this information for both safety and legal purposes.
· Nov 2, 2009
A landlord may ask you to fill out a lease application before considering you as a tenant. This helps to screen out tenants who don’t pay rent or pose other problems. They will ask for personal information, references, and proof of work. How well you complete the application determines whether the landlord will give you […]
· Aug 14, 2009
When considering multiple apartments, the application fee for each apartment can quickly add up. It’s enough to make renters looking to save money just sign the lease on the first somewhat livable apartment they find. However, there are a few ways you can keep yourself from going broke from application fees, and still get the […]
· Jul 2, 2009
More than a few landlords charge an application fee for prospective tenants. If you’re looking at more than one apartment, though, those application fees can add up quickly. But you don’t have to take those fees at face value. An apartment manager uses application fees to cover the cost of making sure that a prospective […]
· Apr 13, 2009
Over the years, it’s possible to pick up a few dings on your rental history. Unfortunately, even just a ding or two can make landlords look at a rental application with a little more scrutiny. It is possible, however, to overcome a shaky rental application and get the apartment of your dreams. Just how you […]
· Feb 16, 2009