Suggestions for applicant without references

[Constantia Petrou]

Hello,

I own a class A single family home and my property manager has been trying for a week now to complete the screening process for a prospective tenant who applied to rent my house. My manager has not been able to reach the current landlord (property management company that handles large apartment complexes). I feel very uncomfortable getting a tenant without any references (all other criteria/ qualifications are met). My property manager is leaving it up to me to make a decision since he does not think he will be able to reach the tenant's current landlord/ manager. The tenant is in a rush to move in quickly because of a death in the family and wants to move his in-laws in with him ASAP. They say they are now all cramped in a small apartment and need to move ASAP. The tenant provided my property manager evidence of monthly rent payments for his current rental. I have also asked for a copy of his lease at his current rental to see if he is breaking that lease to come and rent my house (have not received that yet). Again, no references and the all the rush to move quickly make me very uncomfortable. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you