擒日初步落訂時, 佢俾埋5月份的租, security deposit, pet damage deposit & the coming 6 months rental by post-dated cheque (we didnt ask that indeed). Yet, we haven't sign the tenancy agreement until this sat.
When we found the cheque problem, we called them right away and they claimed they are a good tenant and urge us to do the check with their employer. They provided 2 pay slip as a proof they are working.
If you were us, how do you evaluate this potential tenant? We want to call off the deal as we worry they can't afford the rent. but this is not a decent way & a sound reason to decline their offer, right?作者: FiChai 時間: 2011-4-19 12:17
It's a complicated issue. But to be simple, no matter what kind of job nature and which country the company based, the most important concern it's the "job security". Something like, how long they have been working for that company, how much salary they're getting...etc. It's not an uncommon practice to actually contact the current and previous employers to gather more information. A general suggestion is a mortgage/rent should not exceed 1/3 of the total gross income to play safe. Smoking and pet are definitely an additional concern for most landlords. It you already knew they're smokers, don't just trust them they only smoke outdoor but not inside, even so, the smell will get into the house anyways and it's a trouble to clean away afterward. Since there is too much concern, I think you already got an idea what to do la. ^^作者: auyatyat 時間: 2011-4-21 11:31
I won't take them as tenant due to the following reasons:
1. unsecure/unstable income
2. liers for not smoking, they can buy a dog and keep it in the yard, tell you that the dog will not go inside later....
btw, why do you collect pet damage deposit if they don't have a pet???
imply that they might have one later??作者: tsumorichisato 時間: 2011-4-21 11:48
本帖最後由 tsumorichisato 於 2011-4-21 11:51 編輯
我一定唔會租比佢, 講完淨係話唔落個男既名已經好有問題啦
一定要寫啊, 你理得佢easy come easy go 啦作者: FiChai 時間: 2011-4-21 12:09
Can treat the "pet damage deposit" as "smoke damage deposit" la. But smoke damage could be a lot more serious!作者: cunningchu 時間: 2011-4-26 13:12
Leave it to the real estate agent to do it for you. They charge you about $60-100 depend on how much rent you received. They will find you a tenant and collect rent for you.作者: 布小熊 時間: 2011-4-26 18:06
Leave it to the real estate agent to do it for you. They charge you about $60-100 depend on how much ...
tsawwassen 發表於 2011-4-26 06:02 PM
I don't think an agent will do that for you. This is usually the job of property management and if they have that connection (or under the same company), they can arrange that for you.作者: Bikki 時間: 2011-4-26 18:42
rental property management company will do it for you.作者: tsawwassen 時間: 2011-4-26 19:44
some real estate agents have both licencees. So they could do it.作者: ecwkwok 時間: 2011-4-26 21:53
Actually, based on the point that you requested "non-smoker" but they smoke is sufficient enough to not rent it out. My gut feeling and previous experience renting out 4 bedrooms in our house for over 20 years proved to have more negative experience than positive. All of which appeared very nice and innocent too (at first). There could be exceptions. Just remember that it is your home and you are liable of which deposits can't even cover some of your losses you may experience. I know it sounds cruel but you have to protect the interest of yourself and your family. If anything happens, your tenants lose deposit and say bye-bye (that's actually a better situation than what we've seen and experienced) but your losses may not even begin to cover what you've made as rent. Judging from the lying and uncertainty with the income, etc. I won't expect too much from them. Hopefully, it's an exception for you. Good luck!作者: auyatyat 時間: 2011-6-5 12:29