Rentwise! Chapter One -- Qualifying

CAN YOU QUALIFY?

Requirements usually are: be 21 or over; have cash for deposit and first month; be employed and earn a minimum of $800 per month; have decent credit; have landlord references and no past evictions. (Also see "What Landlord Can Legally Require" in the Discrimination section.) The landlord seeks people who are emotionally mature and dependable, and who are apt to fulfill the three most important obligations of a tenant: to pay rent on time, every time; to take care of the unit and yard; and to have peaceful relationships with neighbors.

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