Renting to someone who has previously been evicted?

Question

Someone is interested in renting a space in a strip center I manage. I had him fill out an application and proceeded to screen him. Not good. He is evasive and failed to provide all of the info asked for, such as landlord referrals and SSN. I learn from a former landlord that he was evicted from a previous address. He currently leases a store at another location and the owners only agreed to accept his tenancy after he agreed to doubling the security deposit and paying a rent premium, with steep escalations in the lease. They say he has kept up with the rent thus far.

He really wants to rent my unit and has offered to pay four months in advance, with subsequent quarterly payments made in advance.

Is this a definite no, or would it be worth signing with someone like this if the terms are attractive?

He really wants to rent my unit and has offered to pay four months in advance, with subsequent quarterly payments made in advance.

Is this a definite no, or would it be worth signing with someone like this if the terms are attractive?

Antoine Martel · Answer

Wouldn't do it even if the terms are attractive. Why give yourself the headache.

Thomas S. · Answer

Is it your normal business practice to accept bribes to over look the qualifications of applicants..

Jim Adrian · Answer

An incomplete application should be automatically denied.

Adam Demchik · Answer

I would say no just for not getting you all the information required.

Katie Stone · Answer

Run my friend, RUN!

Kathryn Daniel · Answer

Not worth it. Is he giving up the place he currently rents? If so, that owner may be telling you that the guy pays on time so that he can get rid of him.

Chris T. · Answer

What's the point of ATTRACTIVE terms if you can't collect or they can't pay ?

Wesley W. · Answer

No. No. No.

The bitterness of the cost of an eviction will linger in your palate long after the sweetness of a few months' rent paid upfront is gone.

Matt B. · Answer

Not worth it IMO.

​Renting to someone who has previously been evicted?

Renting to someone who has previously been evicted?