Do you take circumstance into consideration?

[Jonathan Beemer]

Hi BP! Wanting to know if you, as a landlord, have ever taken the "possible tenants" life circumstances into consideration? If they have a low credit score, but have had past rents paid? Thank you!

[Brian Corbett]

I have worked with people before depending on the scenario.  You know, sometimes life happens and we all need a hand every now and then.  Just make sure you can verify the story they give and make as educated a decision as you can comfortably make.  

I once charged a triple deposit with the guarantee to refund 1/3 after 6 months if things were going as planned and another 1/3 at the end of 12 months if still on course and they were renewing their lease for another 12 months.