by Karen | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
A holding deposit is a specialized type of deposit that a landlord requests to keep the rental unit reserved until the tenant moves in and pays the agreed-upon rent and security deposit. … If it is in fact a security deposit rather than a holding deposit,... by Karen | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The most direct and thorough way to find out if a potential tenant has a history of eviction is to check court records. Every state, county, and area may have different courthouses, and so it may seem impossible to find out if this tenant has ever done wrong before.... by Karen | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
More often than not, applications can be rejected because of a lack of included information or missing references. Read more about selecting the right references for your next application. You might also like: – Who is responsible for pest control, landlords or... by Karen | Nov 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most apartment communities and independent landlords will do some type of background check. If you are applying to an apartment community owned by a large property management company, it may be more difficult to get them to consider you if your background check turns... by Karen | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
1.Get a roommate: This one is pretty obvious, and it will save by far the most money. 2.Negotiate when you re-sign a lease: Landlords want to keep good tenants. 3.Pay upfront: Offer to pay the entire lease or at least a few months upfront for a discount if you can... by Karen | Oct 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
How Long Does a Background Check Take? The entire application process usually takes only a few days – anywhere from 48 to 72 hours. The background check is a very small part of the overall application process and should only take one to three hours to...