 Ever bend the rules? (by Robert Phaedra [NY]) Sep 6, 2016 1:18 PM
 (by RR78 [VA]) Sep 6, 2016 1:25 PM
(by Robert,Ontario,Can [ON]) Sep 6, 2016 1:33 PM
(by allin [VA]) Sep 6, 2016 1:34 PM
(by DIXIE [KS]) Sep 6, 2016 1:44 PM
(by S i d [MO]) Sep 6, 2016 1:53 PM
(by WMH [NC]) Sep 6, 2016 2:29 PM
(by cjl [NY]) Sep 6, 2016 2:31 PM
(by mick [CA]) Sep 6, 2016 4:15 PM
(by J [FL]) Sep 6, 2016 4:41 PM
(by Jim in O C [CA]) Sep 6, 2016 6:06 PM
(by razorback_tim [AR]) Sep 6, 2016 6:10 PM
(by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Sep 6, 2016 6:49 PM
(by RentsDue [MA]) Sep 7, 2016 4:38 AM
(by WMH [NC]) Sep 7, 2016 5:04 AM
(by Wilma [PA]) Sep 7, 2016 1:47 PM
(by mike [CA]) Sep 9, 2016 12:05 PM
(by Scott [IL]) Sep 9, 2016 12:24 PM
(by don h [MO]) Sep 9, 2016 12:35 PM
(by Valerie [VA]) Sep 9, 2016 1:59 PM
(by Lamac66 [GA]) Sep 9, 2016 6:09 PM
(by Russ [MI]) Sep 10, 2016 6:44 AM
(by Daddy G [CA]) Sep 10, 2016 8:16 AM
(by Bet [MA]) Sep 10, 2016 9:37 AM
(by Sisco [MO]) Sep 10, 2016 6:02 PM
(by Tara [TN]) Sep 12, 2016 11:29 AM
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Ever bend the rules? (by Robert Phaedra [NY]) Sep 6, 2016 1:18 PM
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I know the general consensus here is "no evictions", as in, if someone applies and they have had a prior eviction, no dice. I am not currently facing this situation, so I am asking simply out of curiosity.
What if you had someone apply who had an eviction for nonpayment in the past (not coming off of one currently, at least a year ago). They have a very good reason for not having been able to pay their rent - job loss, divorce, death of spouse, etc., and you can confirm that they are telling the truth. Past landlord says they were great up until bad luck struck. Credit report shows no problems except the time in question - before that everything was great.
In the meantime, they have regrouped, fixed whatever financial woes caused their problems, and now have a steady source of income. No indication of any legal or drug issues. Would you rent to them? --199.168.xxx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by RR78 [VA]) Sep 6, 2016 1:25 PM
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Good chance I would with a guarantor that was garnish-able.
Would depend on the quality of my other applicants --73.251.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Robert,Ontario,Can [ON]) Sep 6, 2016 1:33 PM
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Look how long they have lived there. If they are moving every three to four months then look for someone else. Also look at the way they pay utility bills and other bills as this is generally a good indication how rent is paid. If there are numerous judgements along with many collections then this is set a precedent how rent is going to be paid. The economy has improved somewhat. See if there is someone will guarantee rent if they default. --74.220.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by allin [VA]) Sep 6, 2016 1:34 PM
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My rule is no with an eviction in the last 3 years. Its a pretty low bar. If somebody has problems they generally get 2-3 months to get out so they don't have an eviction. When I have evicted people they don't do anything until the sheriff shows up at the door. --192.94.xx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by DIXIE [KS]) Sep 6, 2016 1:44 PM
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I may consider renting to them at an increased rent {$100] for the first 6 months and higher deposit so they could PROVE that they will pay on time. Then I would lower the rent to the advertised price and offer the extra that they paid to be returned with their deposit if they leave the place with NO DAMAGES. --184.52.x.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by S i d [MO]) Sep 6, 2016 1:53 PM
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My rule is no unpaid judgments, which is not the same as "no evictions." I also have rule of "evicted twice, no dice"... Sorry, I don't really say it that way but the rhyme was too good to pass up.
Life happens. My business happens. I have never paid ONE BILL LATE in 25 years. Am I "lucky?" Maybe, but I am also fairly conservative and tend to plan for the long term. No boasting here, but if I lost my job and became paralyzed to where I could not earn and income, I could pay everyone I owe for well over a year without breaking a sweat. I do not expect this level of discipline from renters, but I do expect a minimum level of diligence that says, "I always try to do the right thing."
The bottom line is when stuff happens, people make decisions. If they get evicted, they CHOSE to sit around and not pay rent rather than MOVE OUT and work out a payment schedule or settlement. They forced the land lord to haul them into court. Okay, young and dumb...I might consider rolling the dice on you again AFTER you've done right by paying what is owed to your former land lord. Twice evicted, or once evicted with no effort to repay, strikes me as saying, "I'm not quick learning my lesson." No thanks, not interested.
Sid's 2 cents. --173.19.xx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by WMH [NC]) Sep 6, 2016 2:29 PM
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NO EVICTIONS. I have had MANY residents whose life circumstances have changed - who have had to break a lease or leave early or whatever. They did not force me to lose rent, drag them through court, etc. They gave notice, helped me get the place rented, cleaned it up, etc.
Breaking a lease is one thing.
But EVICTION is a much much bigger deal.
If it makes it all the way to the courthouse, NO. They put their LL through way too much stress for me to take a chance with them.
They could have left on their own. --173.22.xx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by cjl [NY]) Sep 6, 2016 2:31 PM
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I would lean toward Sid's response sort of. I don't have a "hard and fast rule" and typically think "look, if you were evicted - then I don't want you here" BUT - if it was a while ago - like a few years - then maybe.
I "just" evicted a tenant that moved in to the apartment in March and she left in June (be way of eviction). She didn't pay April on time (but did pay the late fee). May she was late and paid a portion and at that point we filed for eviction since I wasn't sure if she was telling us "stories" or the truth - the point was the fact that she didn't have any history with us at ALL and just moved in. Time for her to shape up or ship out.
Anyway - at court we allowed her to stay until Mid-June. My "agreement" with her was that if she left the place clean so we didn't have to do ANYTHING then I wouldn't charge her the extra few days she needed to get out as it would save me the cleaning. She did it. After the SD we ALMOST came out even - I think it came to she "owed" us $50 or something - I just chalked it up to "she did what I asked her to do (clean wise) and all I had to do was pick up a few things she "forgot" (very minor - like a few clothes hangers, a toy and I mopped the kitchen and bathroom floors). Everything else was good.
Re-rented with no issues for August with a $25 increase per month. She had a decent job and actually picked up a second job to help her pay off some things as she ran into a hardship during her tenancy and just couldn't get us caught up.
I probably would rent to her again or at least give her a good reference if I was ever asked for one. --69.201.xx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by mick [CA]) Sep 6, 2016 4:15 PM
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No, that wouldn't work for me. I can't afford the risk. --76.238.xxx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by J [FL]) Sep 6, 2016 4:41 PM
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I've never had a problem finding people with no evictions, so no I wouldn't do it. Credit score is something I would be more willing to bend on. --50.89.xxx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Jim in O C [CA]) Sep 6, 2016 6:06 PM
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I will adjust my requirements in some areas but when it comes to evictions that is zero tolerance. --108.89.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by razorback_tim [AR]) Sep 6, 2016 6:10 PM
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It's unlikely. I recognize that people fall on hard times, but there's more to being evicted than falling on hard times and not being able to pay your rent. You had to also refuse to vacate the property when you couldn't pay your rent. That's what I don't like. It shows that they are willing to stretch the system as far as they can and if they fall on hard times again, they will probably be able to stretch the system further than they did the first time. Most people can get help in one way or another if they want. That help may be monetary but it may also be a place to stay with a friend or family member while they get back on their feet. --70.178.xx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Sep 6, 2016 6:49 PM
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The Banco del Ray is closed. They will have to use a different landlord as an ATM --24.239.xx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by RentsDue [MA]) Sep 7, 2016 4:38 AM
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NO . Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with them or their situation. If you allow someone with an eviction to move in then you have changed your screening criteria and you now allow evictions. Consider this: You let an applicant an eviction ( and a valid reason for it) move in. You then say no to someone else with an eviction who happens to fall into many of the protected classes. You have now just opened yourself up to a discrimination lawsuit that you may not be able to defend against. --71.10.xxx.x |
Ever bend the rules? (by WMH [NC]) Sep 7, 2016 5:04 AM
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Tim's response "there's more to being evicted..." is exactly my point. A formal eviction is a non-starter for me these days. They were willing to drag things out, make things hard for the LL and even willing to go to court.
At any point during the process the tenant could have chosen to voluntarily leave. They did not. That's the part that bothers me! --173.22.xx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Wilma [PA]) Sep 7, 2016 1:47 PM
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allin(VA) hit the nail on the head - they usually have time to move and NOT get evicted.
I had one person leave before his lease was up. His company had first transferred him into the area, then laid him off. He gave me 45 days notice, and was willing to work out an early termination payment. As he was leaving at the beginning of the best time to get tenants, AND he was exceedingly clean and low wear-and-tear, I only required that he pay up through the 45 days.
It was rented again very quickly. Everyone won. --71.175.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by mike [CA]) Sep 9, 2016 12:05 PM
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i'll bend rules for lots of stuff but not an eviction. they are the same as a "hey go pound sand mr. landlord, i like it when YOU pay for MY housing". for someone to force me to that point i have already bent rules and they said eff you instead of thank you.
they're a roach --76.176.xxx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Scott [IL]) Sep 9, 2016 12:24 PM
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We rented to a man who had two felony charges and DUI and no credit rating at all. However he was married to a woman who loved him through it all and two wonderful kids. We shared our life experiences and our faith with them before entering into a contract. That was five years ago and now he is totally changed. Recently we sold the house to them on contract. Happy lives now in part because the "land lord" bent the rules! --50.82.xxx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by don h [MO]) Sep 9, 2016 12:35 PM
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bent rule once in the past 20, that's the one who threatened to sue me, call the police for harassment, and left the place in shambles. --162.229.xx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Valerie [VA]) Sep 9, 2016 1:59 PM
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I usually say "No" to evictions and I agree that making an exception can increase risk for future discrimination claims. However, I recently did make an exception because the main applicant came from a respected friend, had excellent credit and rental history, and has a job (but not enough income to make 3:1 ratio). The boyfriend has a job, the income, and medium credit...and a recent eviction. However, I know the area well and he was living in a crummy, moldy apartment complex owned by a large predatory company. He was new to the area and took a lease there 'cause it was near his new job. Once the shootings and mold became apparent, he did move out and tried to negotiate a settlement - but "no can do" said landlord. So, they sued for possession (just to make that clear) and for a judgment. But the cherry on top was when I made a rental history inquiry, they felt renewed urgency and grabbed his bank account while holding off on responding to me. Geez. Needless to say, so far they have been a lovely couple and paid on time 4 months in a row. --70.161.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Lamac66 [GA]) Sep 9, 2016 6:09 PM
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Nah, do for one gotta do for all. Not worth risk. --24.158.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Russ [MI]) Sep 10, 2016 6:44 AM
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I would never bend the rules but you could adjust your policy in writing. Take your exact situation; change your written policy to include the exception you explained.
We never take a person with an eviction that is less than 10 yrs. There are enough prospects out there today, no need to take chances. --76.122.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Daddy G [CA]) Sep 10, 2016 8:16 AM
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I make the rules and they don't bend. --70.181.xxx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Bet [MA]) Sep 10, 2016 9:37 AM
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No with me it's personal if you have ever had to evict somebody there is nothing that makes me mad that I have to drag your butt into court to make you vacate my property I never never rent to anyone that has ever been evicted because it goes to the character of who you are as a person also if you've been evicted you know the ropes not your first rodeo and how you know how to play the system so I don't need somebody in my apartment that is already been to eviction court and knows their way around the courthouse no never I don't care how long ago if you've been evicted and not getting one of my Apartments --174.192.xx.xxx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Sisco [MO]) Sep 10, 2016 6:02 PM
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It is my job to consider if a one time action that is prohibited by the lease is in the company's best interest....it should happen occasionally. Pet fees are implemented where previously no pets was the policy. Other examples abound.
as others have said, an eviction indicates a prolonged refusal to comply with terms of lease that tenant previously agreed to......that can't be minimized.
The more relevant question is; why am I getting so few qualified applicants that I am considering people previously evicted. It is past time to up your marketing game. --72.172.xxx.xx |
Ever bend the rules? (by Tara [TN]) Sep 12, 2016 11:29 AM
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I will not accept an eviction. Period. As several have said, allowing things to get to the point of an eviction speaks volumes. It's not worth the risk to me. --107.77.xx.xxx |
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