Can a landlord deny a tenant for not having a rental history?

You are technically allowed to deny a tenant for not having prior rental history. If a tenant hasn’t rented in the past, it’s possible he or she was living in a dormitory, at a parent’s house, or owned a home.

What happens if you sue a tenant for past due rent?

By using RRS you will at the very least create havoc with the debtor’s credit and will also alert any future landlords (that are smart enough to run a credit report) that the tenant owes money to a prior landlord. Who knows, that could be enough of a push to make the tenant pay you what is owed.

Can you deny a tenant if they lie about their income?

If a prospective tenant lies during the tenant screening process, then you can (and should) deny them. False information means your tenant is trying to cover something up, which is bad news. The most common reasons tenants lie is over how much money they make, providing a fake reference, or falsely answering questions on your rental application.

Can a landlord deny a tenant because of a pet?

Some landlords allow pets but also charge pet rent or a pet deposit on top of the rent. Whatever rule you choose, you are allowed to deny a tenant if they don’t match your pet requirements. One exception to this rule is in the case of service animals. State laws differ on whether or not you can deny a tenant because of their service animal.

You are technically allowed to deny a tenant for not having prior rental history. If a tenant hasn’t rented in the past, it’s possible he or she was living in a dormitory, at a parent’s house, or owned a home.

By using RRS you will at the very least create havoc with the debtor’s credit and will also alert any future landlords (that are smart enough to run a credit report) that the tenant owes money to a prior landlord. Who knows, that could be enough of a push to make the tenant pay you what is owed.

Can a landlord refuse to rent to someone with a criminal record?

You can, however, deny a tenant for a criminal conviction — in some cases. As a landlord, you cannot refuse to rent to a tenant just because they have a criminal record, but you can have standardized policies in place to refuse tenants with certain convictions that would put your property or other tenants at risk.

If a prospective tenant lies during the tenant screening process, then you can (and should) deny them. False information means your tenant is trying to cover something up, which is bad news. The most common reasons tenants lie is over how much money they make, providing a fake reference, or falsely answering questions on your rental application.