All Forum Posts by: Yulia Orlov

Hi Yulia,

First, make sure the company is legitimate. If that inquiry is out of the blue, it sounds a little sketchy. 

Second, if you are renting to a company then you need to diligence the company and its ability to pay and abide by the lease terms, just like a residential tenant. This is not always easy though. The foreign company needs to have a EIN or a representative in the US with an TIN so you can look up its credit worthiness. Although you can't look up criminal history, you can get landlord references from other landlords with whom they have worked. Different from a residential tenant, you will need to have an agreement that states their expected conduct, when and how they will remove their tenant, and if you want any screening done in advance for the person(s) staying in the unit.

There are some of the major considerations. It could be a lucrative relationship if it is legitimized. I wish you the best and please keep us updated with how it goes.