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Foreclosure is a fact of life for many people in this economy. Some wonder if it renting after foreclosure is a possibility. You are not alone, and there are many people on your side. Michael Moore is rallying for a cease on all foreclosures until the mortgage mess is settled. People in the government are promising change. However, now is the time that you have to face moving on. The good news is that there is hope in renting a…

Whether you’re looking to rent for the first time, or just need a quick refresher, you can save yourself time and energy by knowing some of the basic types of information you’ll need in order to complete a standard rental application.

Basic information

Most of the basic information you’ll need for your tenant application will most likely already be stored in your head. This will include your name, social security number and your current contact information. On the other hand, information that…

Having your lease application denied is a stressful event. Understanding possible causes can help you to overcome this problem now and in the future.

Lease Application Process

When you apply to rent an apartment, your landlord will screen your application. The screening process includes a background check, credit check, employment verification and a review of your rental history. Problems in any of these areas may result in the landlord refusing to rent the apartment to you. Most landlords will send you a…

When you move into an apartment, you usually have to hand over an extra check to your landlord: a security deposit. It may be the equivalent of a full month’s rent or it may be a little less. No matter what, though, it’s a sizable chunk of money that you’d like to get back when you move out. The problem is your landlord wants to hang on to as much of that deposit as possible when you move out. Since…

Going over a lease agreement is a critical part of entering into a business relationship between a landlord and tenant. When it’s time to open the books to look at the lease agreement, there is a lot that a tenant can do to negotiate a better deal. Here are some of the ways to use lease term dialogue to improve a lease agreement before signing.

1. Provide Proof of Assets, Income and other Assurance

Above all, the landlord simply wants to know…