Your Prior Rental History

So you’re in the market for a new apartment. You’ve got a good job, have accrued a lot of new things and the confines of a one-bedroom apartment just aren’t big enough anymore. But there’s one problem – your rental history is less than stellar. Yes, back when you were younger and less mature, you fell […]

If you’ve ever applied for a car loan before, then you know that the process isn’t always quite as smooth as it’s often advertised. For example, the lender will run a credit check on you to make sure that you’re reliable and also have the financial means to adequately repay the loan over its duration. […]

It’s always important to know exactly what’s in your rental history report before you attempt to sign a lease, especially when you are looking to rent in a good neighborhood. The neighborhood you live in makes a difference when it comes to finding the right school for your children and keeping your family safe. Before you […]

Millions of Americans, in one form or another, faced eviction from their homes as a result of the housing industry’s collapse. While home prices have now stabilized in many parts of the country, the credit reports and rental histories of those caught in the bubble burst has not. If you’ve been evicted, foreclosed on, or simply have […]

As families carefully review and manage their household budgets, a big question that is asked in households across the United States is “Do we buy, or do we rent?” Your rental history report can be a useful tool in making this important decision. There are a lot of factors that need to be considered for […]

A rental history report provides a lot of detailed information about you, and it shows landlords exactly what kind of renter you have been. Your rental payment history is a key factor for prospective landlords. One very important section of the rental history report you should review before applying to rent an apartment or a house […]

Sometimes life hands you a lemon, and you want to make lemonade. However, in the process of making this delicious and refreshing drink, you might just squeeze a bit of lemon juice into your eye. In the home rental industry, the life’s lemon can be related to a job transfer, a new relationship, a pregnancy or […]

Many times a couple living in an apartment only puts one name on the rental agreement. There isn’t any problem legally doing this, however, it does prevent the person without a name on the lease to gain a rental history background. And this could become a problem if the spouse with his or her name […]

Did you know that not giving your landlord proper notice to vacate can affect your rental history report? You’ve been living in your apartment for some time now. It’s in a great location, your kids are able to attend excellent schools, you can get to work quickly and easily, and the apartment has really worked […]

If you need to move, or are facing an eviction, you are probably thinking about the next home you’re going to live in. If it’s going to be a rental home, you might want to review your rental history report to see what kind of information it contains. Even if you have a bad rental […]