Help Pls, Prospective tenant says her dad will be paying the rent

[Beth L.]

I have a unit for rent and received a request from an interested person who says that her father will be paying for the rent for the first year since her husband just started a new job and is commission based. They will be paying for their utilities.

Has anyone ever handled a situation like this? Did it turn out well? I assume the father would have to fill out an application, and be on the lease and co-sign with them.

Thoughts? Thanks!

[Jamal Pitts]

I had a couple of tenants where the parents paid the rent and it worked out well on all occasions.  Make sure you check everybody's credit and put the father on the lease. With more people on the hook the better the odds you will receive your rent.