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?
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!
發表於 2011-4-19 08:48
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