Military tenant applicant

[Miriam Velazquez]

Hi everyone, 

I'm currently accepting applications for my first rental property and I received an inquiry from a military applicant. I was wondering if anyone has experience with the process of renting to the military? I have spoken to the military representative and they stated there won't be  an application that the tenants submit or a background check on the tenants because I would be renting to the military directly and not the tenants themselves. And the lease will be a lease provided by the military.  Is this a normal process? I'm not sure how I'm supposed to make a decision of whether I want to rent to them and I am also concerned, because the previous house in which these people stayed in burned down. We were assured that it wasn't their fault, but makes me weary to blindly trust their word. If this is a normal process, am I entitled to any information about the people who would potentially stay at my rental? 

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Originally posted by @Miriam Velazquez:

Hi everyone, 

I'm currently accepting applications for my first rental property and I received an inquiry from a military applicant. I was wondering if anyone has experience with the process of renting to the military? I have spoken to the military representative and they stated there won't be  an application that the tenants submit or a background check on the tenants because I would be renting to the military directly and not the tenants themselves. And the lease will be a lease provided by the military.  Is this a normal process? I'm not sure how I'm supposed to make a decision of whether I want to rent to them and I am also concerned, because the previous house in which these people stayed in burned down. We were assured that it wasn't their fault, but makes me weary to blindly trust their word. If this is a normal process, am I entitled to any information about the people who would potentially stay at my rental? 

I once accepted a year long lease from an Insurance company. Rent was always on time. The tenants house had a kitchen fire, they needed a place to stay while the rehab was done, the insurance company of course did their inspection of the damage and covered the damages. It was determined to not be their fault.

Keep in mind that a military tenant (who are normally very respectful of property) can be disciplined for any problems caused at the property. It affects their career. Not likely to have any problems.