Potential tenants that can't speak any English.

[Ken D.]

Today a family of 6 (3 adults, 2 babies, and a 10 year old) viewed one of my apartments but only the 10 year old could speak English. I tried my best to speak to the adults through the 10 year old but the child struggled to explain the rental income requirement. I ended up giving up trying to explain rental income, gave them an application, and left for my next showing. I admit I am new to property managing but it seems hazardous to conduct business with a child. I would think there would be a law that would protect landlords from business like this. What if the child words what their parents say incorrectly? The child can't be held responsible for any problems that result from bad communication. What if you allowed them to move in and the rest of the time the kid isn't available and they can't understand a word I say? What if there is an emergency and I can't communicate with them? Don't I have a right to protect my business from bad business scenarios?