How To Apply For An Apartment

Feb 5
15:47

2005

dan the roommate man

dan the roommate man

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What do i need to bring You and your roommate finally find that perfect apartment and you are ready to submit your application. What kind of information will you be expected to provide?

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Most property management companies will need the following from you:

* Name,How To Apply For An Apartment Articles address and telephone numbers of past and current employers.

* Name, address, and telephone numbers of past and current landlords usually up to 3 years but you may be required to back further.

* A photo ID and/or drivers license

* Your social security card

Please note that if you are applying for a special program such as in a "tax credit" property, then you will be required to supply additional verification of employment and income.

HOW LONG DOES THE APPROVAL PROCESS TAKE AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION

It generally takes 3-5 days but this varies widely. If you are applying to a special program, it can take quite a bit longer.

HOW DO APARTMENT COMMUNITIES HANDLE CREDIT PROBLEMS?

Every property management company is different but if you have had credit problems it is best to be up front about it. Provide any documentation that you have as to how the problem came about and how it is being resolved. If you have made arrangement to pay back a creditor, bring letters and canceled checks to prove it.

AN EVICTION OR UNPAID RENT SHOWS UP ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT

If a landlord finds out that you were evicted or left owing an apartment community money, then it is virtually certain that your application will be denied. Most property management companies are very tough on that

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