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Michael Zack
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Would you allow someone else to pay tenants rent?

Michael Zack
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Someone looking at my apartment said her mom pays her rent. Would you allow this? Run her mom's credit as well, get proof of her income, and have her co-sign?

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James Wise#5 All Forums Contributor
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James Wise#5 All Forums Contributor
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Originally posted by @Michael Zack:

Someone looking at my apartment said her mom pays her rent. Would you allow this? Run her mom's credit as well, get proof of her income, and have her co-sign?

 We've done these before. Moms, Dads & even some Sugar Daddies. It all cashes the same.

Just make sure you run the tenant & the person who will be paying the rent. We've always treated the Mom, Dad or Sugar Daddy the same as a regual tenant. They have to sign the lease & go through the application process just like they were a regular tenant. Only difference is they didn't actually move in.

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