Renting to Religious Organization

[Matt Liu]

I have a space that got interest from a religious organization that has described itself vaguely as a church and community services organization. They don't seem to have a website. The rep is somewhat mysterious. Are there any things I should be concerned about in this situation? I have absolutely to bias against religion, it just seems a little bit mysterious. Thanks!

[Dawn Anastasi]

If they are registered you'd think they'd have some type of paperwork for tax-exempt status.

[Matt Liu]

Should I try to set up the lease so that they pay a portion of taxes? Since they should be able to get exempt?

[Dawn Anastasi]

If you're the owner, you're actually paying the taxes, not them. So that would just be extra rent you'd collect.