All Forum Posts by: Account Closed
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Post: Pet or Child
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
I just picked a tenant with a 7 month old child over a 4 year old husky.
Pretty confident about that decision.
Post: Screening a tenant who has no references
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
Originally posted by @Al Williamson:
I like the approach of having applicants present something that mitigates their weakest. If they don't have references, then I would like to see them score high on my home inspection.
Home visits are a new part of my tenant screen process. If at all possible, I want to eyeball the place where my incoming tenant is moving out of - especially if they have bad credit or some sob story.
I was thinking this exact thing while I was walking through an applicant yesterday. They mentioned their husky is shedding due to the spring warmup and they continuously have hair on their socks. I would love to see if that is representative of their overall cleanliness. I imagine a shedding husky would be difficult to constantly clean up after when it's shedding after winter so I give them some credit there but would still love to see how their place is kept.
Post: How do you set it up for your tenants to make rent payments online?
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
Do you reduce your rent by the $1.50 if they complain? I imagine some people might put up a fuss.
Post: How do you set it up for your tenants to make rent payments online?
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
Our banks in Canada offer email bank transfers. Very convenient.
There's usually a small transaction fee.
Post: Screening a tenant who has no references
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
Great points everyone, thanks.
Post: Screening a tenant who has no references
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
@Account Closed
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'll make sure I pay close attention to detail when I meet with the applicant.
Post: Screening a tenant who has no references
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
Hi guys, I just had an applicant for a rental unit who has owned his own home for the last 3 years and doesn't have any landlord references. Would I just fall back on the credit/background check? If he wasn't paying his mortgage on time it will show up on the credit report.
I do have alot of other applicants who have references. Would I be safer selecting one of these?
Thanks,
Greg
Post: Rejecting tenant on gut feeling?
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
Originally posted by @Roy N.:
Originally posted by @Account Closed:
@Account Closed
Greg,
Does the basement room have an egress window - an unobstructed clear opening a minimum 0.35m^2 (542 in^2) with no side length less than 380mm (15"). If the window is {partially} below grade the distance from window to the opposing side of the window well must be no less than 760mm (~30 inches). Note: Some local fire codes may require the distance to be 915mm (36"). Additionally, if the well is more than a certain depth (I cannot recall off the top of my head) you require steps/ladder to ensure someone can climb out of the well.
Yes there are two windows 30" wide just on grade. Both a bit taller than 15".
Post: Rejecting tenant on gut feeling?
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
@Account Closed
Hi Gwen, the house is a 3 bedroom with one room downstairs converted to an exercise room. It can technically still be used as a bedroom, just doesn't have a closet. I like the list as well, I'm definitely going to start using a take home pay vs. gross pay for the income qualifier.
Post: Rejecting tenant on gut feeling?
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Posts 23
- Votes 4
Thanks so much, this is great info. It's reassuring to know what methods others are using. Really appreciate it.