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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Did you do income, credit and background checks before you rented out to this person?
I am curious landlord.[/quote]

This was the first and only tenant that I didn't choose myself and I believe this was the difference. A credit and background check was performed but there wasn't anything derogatory information listed. I think this guy could have easily  been snuffed out with streets smarts/common sense, however. I relied on property management since I was living out of the area. In the past, I've met all of my tenants and didn't always choose those with the best credit ratings. I selected based on character and gut. I ultimately wanted a decent, responsible person who will pay and not cause a burden to other neighbors.

In his case, there were two red flags. He wanted to move in IMMEDIATELY and he paid with a credit card, which I wasn't aware of. I would have never consented to credit card payment for the first month's rent and security deposit. I believe he was moving from another property prior to eviction proceedings when he applied for mine. The credit card payment should have been a red flag to my property management and disallowed for a first payment.

Hopefully this helps other landlords and I'm happy to answer any additional questions.[/quote]

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