Your Prior Rental History

As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes a top-notch education. Many families pick homes based on the quality of the school district those homes are located in. And sometimes those homes end up being rental homes, either for the short term or for many years to come. Your rental […]

Multiple renters in one unit is a great way for a group of friends or family members to afford a home – especially if rent is high in the area you want to live, or if your income isn’t big enough to afford to rent on your own. Before signing the lease, as a group, […]

Once you’ve signed a lease, you are under a contract for a specified period of time. Consequences of failing to maintain your end of the contract with the landlord could result in fines, negative reports made on your rental history report and eviction. Eviction is a serious consequence. Not only does it mean you’re out […]

Renters with a sex offender history showing up on their rental history report may find difficulty in getting their application accepted for rental of an apartment or house. Landlords often use the sex offender box information to screen applicants. So what information appears in the sex offender box on a rental history report? When a […]

Renting an apartment can be a challenge, especially if the renter does not have good information appearing on his rental history report. But when a couple is involved in the renting process, they have options to consider, which might make the rental process easier. When applying for a new apartment or home to rent, a […]

If you have negative information on your rental history report, you know how difficult it can be to secure rental opportunities. But you don’t have to let that previous incident linger on your record. Follow these tips to repair your rental history report and move on to the residence of dreams. 1. See what’s out […]

Your rental history may include a landlord you’d like to forget. But as you look for a new place, be aware that a lingering dispute with that landlord could jeopardize your new rental opportunity. If a previous landlord has put negative information in your rental history report, it’s best to try and resolve the situation […]