Applicant put a shelter as his current address

[Davit Gharibyan]

Hi,

An applicant put a Salvation Army shelter as his address. 

I have called and verified that he lives there. According to them he had to take care of some financial responsibilities while there, now he is ready to transition to regular housing. He is not paying them rent, he just has a room/are to live in.

Now, on my rental application I specifically state that I require references from landlords and/or management companies. No relatives, friends etc. references are accepted. There are some exceptions, like person just moving to the USA, young adults, prior homeowners. In these scenarios the rental history requirement may vary. 

How would you go about in his scenario?

I appreciate the responses.

[Eliott Elias]

I personally would not take that tenant.