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Michael Boyle Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing Area
7 March 2018 | 13 replies
Maybe they don't screen well enough?
Mark L. Section 8...Looking for Pros/Conso
8 March 2018 | 6 replies
There are a ton of past forum posts on this topic.The plus is that you have another partner to get the tenant to comply, they have an incentive to not be kicked out of the program, and at least part of the rent is stable.The negative is that you have to endure outsider inspections and you have a bigger chance to have a tenant who doesn't know how to care for a property.You absolutely still need to do great tenant screening.
Linh Do Questions for you, landlords
6 March 2018 | 1 reply
People talk about screening your tenants, but in my case I should screen my landlord.... the place was gorgeous, they were friendly, nice, and funny even.... and with the questions they asked, I thought they were just....screening me, so I just answered and prove to them I'm a trust worthy person.... little did I know, that was the sign for me to not sign the contract because they're so uptight. 
Dar Fornelli Hardwood Floors in 3 Story Apartment?
11 March 2018 | 10 replies
No more calls about TV on late at night, radio, etc... 
Michelle Felux Is it legal to not rent to Section 8 in San Antonio?
12 March 2018 | 13 replies
If they dont pass our criteria then we dont rent to them.Thats not outside of anything thats legal and is a very fair way to screen all of your tenants.
Pedro L. Siding Contractor No show, refuses to return deposit (Illinois)
21 March 2018 | 35 replies
It's pretty embarrassing to have reporters from major TV stations knocking at your door.
Michael H. Background checks - Cozy takes so long!
29 April 2018 | 17 replies
Sometimes the background data is delivered to Cozy (and other screening companies) automatically, and other times, a real person has to search through physical file cabinets to find and report on the results.
John W. Can you refuse to rent to Section 8?
26 April 2018 | 14 replies
Many of the reasons why landlords in our area are irresponsible for renting to anyone on government assistance.As like Bjorn I have no problem eliminating all welfare applicants through my normal screening standards.
Nathan Gesner I charged Tenant for furnace abuse
16 April 2018 | 10 replies
Time to put some type of screen/grate on it.
Rob Drum Cozy Credit and Background Checks?
27 January 2021 | 9 replies
I'd like to keep using Cozy for screening, but this issue keeps coming up.It's a major problem for Cozy, because this is one of the main ways they make money.Does anyone know a workaround?