Applicant with 4 year old late payments

[Alan Bosca]

Hi -

I have an application from a couple who were both late on rental payments on separate properties over 4 years ago.

They were late many times over several years at those properties, but the LL claims would rent to them again & they’ve been fine for last 4-5 years in their current apts.

I assume most people here would not rent to them & that’s my inclination as well. The question is if there is any way to get comfortable with potential tenants like this - Ike getting a huge security deposit?...

I don’t have other applicants yet after 1.5 mos of listing - of course during a slower time of year. I did lower the price once already.

Thx in advance for any suggestions!