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Good Tenant? Refuses to do background check

Alex Kovalenko
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Hey guys - we just started renting out a unit and have someone who is interested but refuses to do background checks (says: I am not applying for a job - why should I do a background check). He claims to have sold his house (no landlord references) and divorced his wife and wants a place for himself and his dog. He claims to be retired (no employment letter). 

We have just started advertising - what should we do? Thanks!

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Landon Bleau
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  • Toledo, OH
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Landon Bleau
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Alex, in short, move on to the next.  Stick to your criteria, if it includes landlord reference, background check, and employment verification, and they won't provide you with any of that, don't even think twice about considering them.  My guess is extra month of vacancy will cost a lot less than renting out to this person.  

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