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We Check The Applicant’s Credit History

Vetting Tenants — How we protect the landlord’s interests. We Check The Applicant’s Credit History

Credit History

Good great is a good indicator, but is no guarantee of a good tenant. Good credit history indicates that someone pays bills on time and knows how to manage their finances. Renters usually have worse credit than homeowners / landlords.  Bad credit is not an absolute disqualifier. There are perfectly valid reasons why some people have bad credit and some of those people with bad credit can be outstanding tenants.

A credit history check is not the beginning or end but it is a good place to start to get a picture of whom you're dealing with.

 

Property Management Basics

Did you know that a landlord is required by law to make a reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability?  What is a reasonable accommodation? What is the definition of a disabled person? Are you required to install grab bars?  Are you required to admit comfort animals into your property? What sort of confirmation can you legally request? Understanding how to implement the Fair Housing Law is just one of the areas of expertise that Nesbitt Realty remains apprised of.  We know the answers to these questions, and we know how to handle the issues while accommodating the tenant and protecting the landlord in Northern Virginia. Learn more about our property management.

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