GoingNorth
Crazy Cat Lady
I have been intensively researching apartment rentals in the area I wish to move to. In doing so, I have learned a LOT about what prospective lessors look for in tenants.
The news isn't good for those of you who's kids have been in trouble with the law.
First of all, full criminal background checks are done. Felonies? Forget about it. Domestic Violence? No way, even Misdemeanor DV. Drug charges such as simple possession are enough to knock you out of consiration at some complexes, not enough at others. Sex offenders list. Forget about it. You will not be able to rent much of anywhere other than via private transaction.
Credit. ANYTHING other than a medical bill that's gone to collection and even that if not paid off. Forget it. NO delinquencies. NO late payments in the last 3 years. No judgements. No liens.
Employers do the exact same type of background checks that property management companies are now doing. Please, if there is any way possible, get through to your kids the kind of impact that what seems to be "childish, wild teen foolishness" can have on the their future quality of life.
I was appalled at what I now have to go through to be able to rent an apartment In a nice complex that is safe and secure and has a few amenities
The news isn't good for those of you who's kids have been in trouble with the law.
First of all, full criminal background checks are done. Felonies? Forget about it. Domestic Violence? No way, even Misdemeanor DV. Drug charges such as simple possession are enough to knock you out of consiration at some complexes, not enough at others. Sex offenders list. Forget about it. You will not be able to rent much of anywhere other than via private transaction.
Credit. ANYTHING other than a medical bill that's gone to collection and even that if not paid off. Forget it. NO delinquencies. NO late payments in the last 3 years. No judgements. No liens.
Employers do the exact same type of background checks that property management companies are now doing. Please, if there is any way possible, get through to your kids the kind of impact that what seems to be "childish, wild teen foolishness" can have on the their future quality of life.
I was appalled at what I now have to go through to be able to rent an apartment In a nice complex that is safe and secure and has a few amenities