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would you rent to these prospective tenants? by Anonymous on May 22, 2017 @15:13

                              
I don't want to discriminate. These are the kind of applications I am receiving on a house I have for rent.

#1. Just moved from out of state, Single mom of 2 infants, works full-time and pays babysitter full-time. Doesn't quite make 3 times the rent. I worry with the added expense of babysitter, and what if she if unable to work, will she be able to pay rent? I am unable to get ahold of her previous landlord, but she only paid 1/3 in rent to what I am asking. Should I be concerned about this scenario?

#2. 48yr old and 29yr old, in the Marijuana field, (grower for company). Marijuana is legal I our state. This is a no-smoking home, he says he is a user, and smokes it. Will this cause the same damage as cigarette smoke?? Should I be concerned about parties, or this being a gateway drug? Even if I say they have to smoke outside I am concerned they will not.

#3. Has rented previous home for 26yr is being sold. She currently uses her home as an adult living home. Wants to use our house for an adult living home. I would not be paid from the state, I would be paid rent from her and she gets paid from the state. Do I need to be concerned about any liabilities??

Would you go with any of the tenants above? OR would you "wait" for more qualified applicants??

I know no tenant is better than a bad tenant, but do not want to discriminate.

I look forward to feedback and input. Thank you!
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Re: would you rent to these prospective tenants? by Anonymous (ca) on May 22, 2017 @15:21 [ Reply ]
If you require 3x the rent in income, then #1 doesn't meet your rental criteria. Not discriminatory.

#2 is a smoker and you don't allow smokers to rent your home. Smokers are not a protected class. So, not discriminatory.

But, #3 sounds fine as long as she meets your credit criteria and income criteria.



Re: would you rent to these prospective tenants? by Anonymous on May 22, 2017 @15:37 [ Reply ]
I'd say no to all of them. #1 & #2 for the same reasons the other poster said. #3 - Who do you think would be sued if someone gets hurt on your property? Just tell them the house is not zoned/licensed/insured for a business.
Re: would you rent to these prospective tenants? by Anonymous on May 23, 2017 @00:18 [ Reply ]
Do you have to pick these 3? Can you not wait out for a bit longer and post some more ads to acquire other potential candidates to pick from?
Re: would you rent to these prospective tenants? by lamac66 (GA) on May 23, 2017 @06:30 [ Reply ]
Do you have written criteria. If not, get some. Makes things so much simpler. Keeps you out of trouble where you won't have to worry about discrimination.

Based on my criteria none of the prospects would qualify.
Re: would you rent to these prospective tenants? by Anonymous on May 23, 2017 @08:15 [ Reply ]
You need to ask your insurance company about this "adult living home". I bet they will tell you you need to buy extra insurance.

Also...make super sure that the tenant has prepaid insurance...you are named, and it must be renewed each year 2 months before the end of the lease...or the lease terminates and tenant must move. Also...look to be certain that the insurance company that write the renters insurance specifically covers liability from the tenants business. Yes, I think if you collect money for a service..it is a business. It might be a non-profit or a DBA, but still a business.

Be careful. Make sure your have good, complete insurance coverage on this one,
Re: would you rent to these prospective tenants? by Anonymous on May 23, 2017 @17:11 [ Reply ]
No to all of them.

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