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Illinois Tenant Selection - rental bidding?
I put our condo for rent in Chicago and three very similar tenants, (same age, race, sex etc) all saw and submitted the application at the same time. Background checks and credit scores all checked out so I have nothing more to differentiate the tenants. Incomes level is very similar as well.
I have had great conversations with all of them and would be happy for any of them to occupy the building. My only other thought is to draw a name out of a hat or to ask them to submit a bid for the rental price. Is bidding for a rental legal in the state of Illinois? Since timing of application, credit score, and background check are similar I am looking for honest and legal solutions. Thanks!