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How to Fill Out a Rental Application Form

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Filling out a rental application form is a fact of life when seeking a new place to live. You’ll likely end up filling out at least half a dozen before you find the perfect match in apartment and approval. Proper preparation can make the whole process flow much easier. Always bring along two forms of ID and your checkbook. Most rental companies require an application fee. 

Honesty Is the Best Policy

Always fill out a rental application form as honestly as you…

Emergency Contacts on Your Rental Application

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

When you’re filling out a rental application, you’ll almost always be asked to list an emergency contact. On some applications, you may be asked to write down as many as three names and phone numbers. Who do you put down? Your parents? Another family member? A friend? A co-worker?

The biggest question is which family member or friend would be your best emergency contact. Many renters simply list their parents, regardless if they’re still living in the same city as them.…

Info About That Annoying Application Fee

Monday, April 13th, 2009

More than a few landlords charge an application fee for prospective tenants. If you’re looking at more than one apartment, though, those application fees can add up quickly. But you don’t have to take those fees at face value.

An apartment manager uses application fees to cover the cost of making sure that a prospective tenant won’t cause trouble — it goes to pay for a credit check and any other tenant screening the landlord deems necessary.

But application fees aren’t…

Overcoming a Shaky Rental Application

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Over the years, it’s possible to pick up a few dings on your rental history. Unfortunately, even just a ding or two can make landlords look at a rental application with a little more scrutiny. It is possible, however, to overcome a shaky rental application and get the apartment of your dreams.

Just how you go about your rental application can depend on what problems appear in your history, but a general willingness to discuss any issues on your rental…