Have you come across a Craigslist rental scam lately? Here are my tips to avoid Craigslist scams so that you can stay safe.
Over the past few weeks, we have been searching for the perfect rental home for us to move into, but sadly we have come across many Craigslist rental scams. We found many great homes, and actually signed a lease the other day on one (more information on that to come soon).
Even though we found a rental home, we came across many Craigslist scams and Craigslist rental scams firsthand. It led to us wondering “How do I avoid Craigslist rental scams?”
I only received around 10 emails back from potential landlords and three of those I knew were definitely scammers. There might have been others as well.
Due to this, I knew I had to create a post on the topic of rental scams.
You can find rental scams everywhere (Craigslist, Zillow, and more), and many people are duped every single day out of hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars.
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Below are several Craigslist rental scams that you should be aware of.
There are cases where the person might not actually be a scammer, but you should be on high alert if you decide to continue through with a potential rental that you are unsure about.
Hopefully with my advice on renting on Craigslist tips below, you’ll be able to find a REAL rental.
Some scams that you may come across include:
- Craigslist rental scams
- Craigslist apartment scams
- Craigslist housing scams
- Rent31 scam
- Lisarooms scam
- My3rentals scam
If you’re wondering if Craigslist rentals are legit – yes, they are! But, you need to be careful.
Below, you’ll learn how to spot a scammer on Craigslist.
Related: What You Need To Know About Renting A Room In Your House
1. They are showing you the home, but do they actually own it?
One of the many Craigslist rental scams I have been hearing about a lot lately is when a scammer seems legitimate and even shows you around the rental. You might believe they are the landlord since they somehow got into the rental, but that isn’t always the case.
Sometimes scammers will break into a back window or even steal the key from the actual landlord so they can show the rental to unsuspecting potential tenants. This can be a huge disaster, as many people will believe the scammer since they are pretending to be the landlord.
Another Craigslist scam I have heard about that is related to this is when a renter moves into a home, pays the deposit, rent, etc., only to find out weeks or months later that the actual owner is at their door. The owner might have been on a long vacation or they might have just let the home sit vacant while trying to sell it, and thieves noticed their absence only to take advantage of the situation. This can be bad as you will have to vacate immediately and you will be out of money, such as the refundable deposit you may have given to the scammer.
My rental search tip: Always make sure the person renting out the home is the owner or the property manager. There are many fake house ads on Craigslist. You can usually do a simple search on who owns the property by looking up city records. You also may be able to call the building’s manager (if there is one) and ask if the apartment is for rent and who is renting it.
2. A rental that seems too good to be true is often one of the many Craigslist rental scams.
This is how some rental scammers try to lure you in and an easy way to know how to spot a scammer on Craigslist. They will create a listing, make the rental sound amazing, offer it at a very low price, not require money upfront, and so on.
This is a clue that you might be the victim of a Craigslist scam. If the landlord makes it too easy for you to live in their rental, then you need to be very careful. Scammers are often hoping that someone will be caught up in a “great deal” and come running to them with cash.
My rental search tip: Always do your research before you give anyone money. You should check other listings in the area to see if the rental is comparable and you should also see if the place is actually for rent. In most cases, it is not.
Here’s one Craigslist scam email I received (I actually received this response for two different rentals I inquired about):
3. A scammer wants your information or money before you view the home.
If you are asked to fill out a rental application before you view a home, then you might be in the middle of one of the many Craigslist rental scams. The scammer is hoping that you will give them personal information, such as your bank account number, social security number, or something else. They will then disappear once they receive all of this information. This is a bad situation because you basically just gave your identity away.
Also, if you are asked to give money before you are allowed to view a home, then something is not right. This is most definitely a scam and you should avoid it. You should never have to pay loads of money in order to just view a home.
My rental search tip: You should always do your research, view the home, and more before you give out any extremely personal information. Occasionally, you may have to give your ID to the landlord, but other than that they should not need anything from you just to show you the rental house or apartment.
Here’s another Craigslist rental scam e-mail I received. This person sent me two e-mails so I just copied and pasted both e-mails into one so that you can easily read them both:
4. The landlord’s email has been compromised – Big Craigslist housing scams!
One scary Craigslist rental scam I recently heard about is when all of the information in a rental listing is correct. The home is actually for rent, the e-mail and phone number are real, and more.
However, when you e-mail the landlord you believe you are actually talking to them. It turns out that you are actually talking to someone who hacked into their e-mail. This can be a scary Craigslist scam as it can be hard to detect.
My rental search tip: Even though this Craigslist rental scam seems difficult, it can be easy to overcome. You should contact the landlord via the phone number that is listed on the real listing and talk to a real person. Then, you should verify everything that was discussed in the e-mails. Most of the time, landlords have no idea that their e-mail address was even hacked.
Related: Phone Scams: The Best Tips To Avoid Becoming A Victim
There are many different things to be aware of when looking for a rental online. Here are my general tips before falling for Craigslist housing scams or Craigslist apartment scams:
- Always make sure the person showing the home is the landlord or property manager.
- If a deal seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
- Be careful with your personal information, so that you are not the victim of identity theft.
- If anyone ever asks you to wire money, you should not. Most scammers will ask for money to be wired and this should be your first red flag that something is not right. Keep in mind that if you wire money, you CANNOT get it back. Too many people think you can get wired money back.
- Does the listing and/or e-mail communication with the “landlord” have many misspellings? Does the e-mail refer to you as Sir or Madam? Do they say they are out of the country and cannot show you the home until you pay? Do they claim to be a missionary or a reverend? If any of these are true, then this is usually the sign of a scammer.
- Always trust your gut instinct as there are always other places to rent in the world.
What Craigslist rental scams and Craigslist apartment scams have you seen or heard about? Have you ever been the victim of any type of scam?
P.S. There are over 200 comments below (you may have to click “« Older Comments” to see all of them), and many of you have been sharing your Craigslist rental scam stories and screenshots of exact emails. This is a great way to learn how to catch a rental scammer. Let’s continue to help one another out, thank you!
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What Craigslist rental scams and Craigslist apartment scams have you seen or heard about? Have you wondered how Craigslist rental scams work? Have you ever been the victim of any type of scam?
Got one in Waco, TX…
Thanks for your interest in my property at 2905 Morrow Ave Waco, TX 76707 consisting of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms there’s also an attached Garage the rent is $750 and deposit is $750 so total move in cost it $1500….My name is Mr Thomas Benson and am a native of Waco, TX i inherited this property from my late father whom i made a promise to take good care of it…My family and i have lived there for long and we have been taking good are of it but unfortunately my wife had cancer and we took her to various hospitals here but no changes so i had to transfer her here in (GEORGIA) for treatment because i cannot afford to loose her and my baby cause she’s pregnant so the doctor says she will be fine so she’s under the intensive care unit but the treatment will commence in 8 months and we have to look for money to start the treatment, my wife advised me to rent out my property since we will be staying here for long, i went with the advise and decided to rent it out and it is also available for rent to own depending on how good the applicant is, i initially had it up for sale but had a change of mind in leasing it out ourselves because the agent that was in charge of our rental property was asking too much of an agent fee and also making it difficult for people who cannot afford the rent.
NOTE THAT: Applicants can only drive by the property for now because it’s currently locked up for security reasons and the keys and documents are here wit me due to i have no one to entrust the keys and documents to so if you are interested i will like you to fill out the rental application form below i can be reached at (678) 413-5347.
RENT APPLICATION FORM AND TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU
Applicants Full Name……….
Applicants Cell phone No?………..
Applicants Home Phone No?…………
Applicants Address?……………..
Applicants marital status?……..
Applicants age?………….
Applicants Occupation?…………
Applicants pet policy?……………
Applicants Assets?…………….
Number of Applicants?………
Do You smoke?………..
Do you drink?…………
Do you work late night?…………
How soon do you want to move in?…………….
How many months/year Lease?………………
How soon do you want to receive the keys?…………..
DO YOU HAVE DEPOSIT TO SECURE NOW?……….
How soon can you come up with the security deposit of the property,and how many months upfront can you pay?……..
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and I will be looking forward to receiving your email as soon as possible with all these details…
Bless You.
Thomas Benson & Family.
There’s a bunch in the waco CL 🙁
I just received the exact application, with the exact story, with the exact rent and house description, from a Gus Confalone. Sounded too good to be true, so I did my research. Zumper had removed the listing for possible fraudulent purposes.
July 3rd, 2020
I’ve just had this same experience and I am ANGRY!
Fortunately, I didn’t send any money. They even asked for a picture of the people who would be moving in. I didn’t send that either, but did complete the application with my name and my son’s name. WHAT HAVE I DONE?!!!😡The house was listed in East Orange, NJ at 36 Long Street. Beware in New Jersey
Yes wanted my SS# and a picture of my family. So pissed. I did give name, phone, email and birthdate (and my dog’s name! Luckily not the dog I use for occasional passwords!) so now I am worried I will be victim of ID theft! Mine was in a small town in Wisconsin. I wonder if they just go on every cities CL and post.
Just received this reply from who clearly appears to be a scammer. Common threads seem to be the insistence that working with a realtor is bad lmao. Posting in case anyone else gets a similar one.
“Thanks for the email, I will try as much as possible to explain part of the requirement needed to rent the house, so please take your time to read to avoid addressing the same issue over again.
this property is private owned and the house is mine , My name is KOPICKI,BARBARA, i work as a confidential researcher and i work 3 months on job and 1 month off , usage of phone is prohibited and calls are totally not allowed while working, but if it’s important i can reply your text whenever i have access to the phone and will also try as much as possible to call you whenever i am free to do so .i am renting out the house as a result of my new job here in MI and i am looking for a tenant who will take proper care of my house as if he/she owns it.
I decided to put the house on craigslist personally after i realized the realtor i was working with inflated the rent and making it difficult to get a tenant all because he was greedy and wanted more money off my property, I already took the property off him and i already ordered the removal of his posted adverts and the sign in front of the house, which i am sure will be done very soon. NO REALTOR IS INVOLVED WITH THIS RENTAL.
If you are looking for a “rent to own” option , a 10% refundable option fee is required and this will strictly be a lease option which means if you decide to move out and not buy the house after your lease expires, you get back your option fee.. Option fee and all monthly rent paid also goes towards the total cost of the house whenever you are ready to close.
First month, last month ,security deposit and pet deposit is required once application gets approved and lease agreement is signed. The house has a washer and dryer with hookups , interior is clean and kitchen is well equipped , home is in 100% perfect condition.
THE ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY IS :
Renting out the house for 1300$ (utilities included are ; water, gas, electricity, and garbage only). A security deposit of 1300$ (refundable) , 300$ per pet.
kindly respond by telling me more about yourself and also let me know if you want to rent only , or rent to own.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE CAPABLE OF PAYING OUTRIGHT FOR A WHOLE YEAR, YOU HAVE BETTER ADVANTAGE OF GETTING THE HOUSE.
thanks “
I was just about to send my security deposit. But, I noticed that the cash app name was fishy. I also said let me look up the number. Then some escort site showed up. So I really got to thinking Ummmm. Then I searched Craigslist Rental Scams. They really had me believing it was them because I asked my realtor to look up there name. Soooo sad. Was packing and everything. Disgusting.
Short and sweet
19737562561 and 7865458081
Advertising property in Kissimmee:
973 756 2561 is a definite scam. He was insisting I send my credit card and license information through an app called Rently. He got upset when I refused.
Foreign accent claiming to be James.
Other sent me a link.
Thank you Carol I was just speaking with him haha he’s offer was to good and oh it felt good when I called him on he’s scam! Thank you thank you!
I am dealing with a scammer now out of Everett WA. Beautiful 3bd 2bath clean home for 1200/mo seems reasonable until they said it includes the utilities. Foreign accent sounds east Indian and said his wife has cancer so they had to move to Virginia and can’t show the place but once I send them 2600$ they will send me the keys they even made up a rental contract. The biggest red flag is there demanding money or securing the property as he kept wording it. Also how the guy acts like its no big deal for me to send thousands of dollars with no way of proving he is the home owner what so ever. This is complete crap
I just had a email sent to me in st.cloud Minnesota..
Thanks for your email. The house is still available. Let me start by introducing myself.My name is Thomas Perovich..I own the house located at 5948 Haven Rd SE St. Cloud, MN 56304. first and foremost,I am hearing impaired, not deaf though just Hard of hearing. I would have loved to be able to get to contact you on the phone but due to my condition, emails are the fastest means for us to communicate now.
The initial plan was to sell out the House which I tried, but my agents inflates the price of house because of their selfish gains and it takes longer to sell.i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website or you found a sign board in front of the house, that is the old adverts,Please ignore. I need a responsible person, i don’t have a problem with your credit as long as you can take good care of the home. I want it to be clean and be taken care of as if it were yours. Pet are allowed as long as they are not destructive. The rent is $650 and the security deposit is $650
i’m away on my new job so i won’t be able to come and show you around the house as i would have loved to, but attached below are pictures of the interior of the house so you can see what it looks like from the inside . You are free to ask any more information you would like to know about the house and also visit the location.the address is written below.
DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE..
I’m running into a bunch of these types of scans as I get ready to move to Nashville. I started googling the address and if I saw it on Zillow, I would contact the real estate agent to see if it was for rent and if so, how much. I also got wise to looking up the address under the county auditor site because a quick search will tell you who the current owner is.
I did run into a few rentals where the scammer used the real owners name in his email address but of course, he and his wife had to move to another state because of a job and so they couldn’t show me the place…..
Have you seen anything about the “rental America” website? I am moving to Nashville and I’m trying to decide if this one is a scam.
Message reads ;
😍Hey Alisa
Thank you for reaching ,😍
It is still available for rent and I have set some simple terms& condition for rent that you must accept. And the conditions are:
1.You must pay rent on time
2.I do not allow smoking or any Criminal Activities at this residence.
If you’re comfortable with ALL of the terms & want to set up a time or have any question, you can apply instantly online at:
(link omitted)
*Remember you must pay the $10 Application Fee to confirm your Application. If approved, this fee will be credited towards the first month’s rent.Let me know when you done…
Best Regards,
😍 Amanda Wall😍
Hey Alisa,
I was wondering the same thing. I’m looking for a room around Seattle and came across (almost) the same automated response.
Hello,
Thanks for your interest. Yes the rental you’re interested in is still open
for rent.
If you’re interested in set up a time of viewing, you can submit your
application asap here: [link omitted]
‘*’But remember you must have to pay the fee(only $10) to confirm your application,. Otherwise I’ll not accept it. If approved, this fee will be,credited towards the first month’s rent,
And must write there on the last box of the Application Form
(1) About yourself in a few words
(2) your current address.
(3) when you want to move in….
Everything about this screams scam to me, but at the same time if this whole thing is legit that would be really nice, because the listing is a really good deal.
Update: apparently a lot of people get the same or similar emails for listings across the US.
https://www.reddit.com/r/renting/comments/hk0nxg/potential_scam/
Using my better judgment, I’d say it’s a scam.
I recently came across one of these the phone number was +1 (225) 725-9781 and they spent less than a minute on the phone with me each time. They called me three times in one day to offer different ways to send the money. Charging 1300 when the actual rental after looking it up went for 2600.
Original link- https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/apa/7153454547.html
Report them if you can. Told them I would submit this information to the FBI and they immediately stopped calling and emailing.
Ridiculous what people will do. Stop the scam. Stop the nonsense. Report, report, report!
Email: [email protected]
My mother accidentaly felt for this and sent pictures of her, and her family, and income information so our identity is def being used atm. =__=
And the scammer only needed A picture, not a 26 pictures of her family and their lives =___=
Scammed in Salem! A character calling himself Wallace Hickson pretending to be agent for owner named Richard Horst (there actually is a Richard Horst — financial muketymuck back east). Offered a rental that was just what we needed while transitioning from home just sold to home just bought. We were so frantic and tired we fell headlong into the trap. We gave the rotter $1112 along with a bunch of personal info including DOB to “secure the reservation.” Stupid! Come to find out – too late – the house is not a rental at all. We’re very worried about identity theft. Does anybody know whether that’s a real worry with a scammer like this? We’ve contacted our banks and frozen credit reports but it’s so worrisome and just wrong. Look out for ads for 1783 Cottage Street in Salem OR. It’s the home of some poor innocent drKagged into this rotter’s scheme. Infuriating.
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Good morning D**** G***,I hope all is well with you ? I got notified that you are interested in my home listed on zumper, which is located at 3736 W Twonley Ave,Phoenix,AZ 85051
The home is currently available for move-in
I’m really seeking for an honest and responsible person/family to occupy the home and maintain the property for us.
My family and I recently moved here in Michigan because of the contract I received, which will last for four years. The home is a wonderful place you will love living in. It’s a three bedroom and two bathroom home with a square feet of 1,868. Basic utilities such as dishwasher, dryer, electric stove, fridge, washer, air conditioner, sewage and trash are included in monthly rent. If really you are interested in renting from us please get back to me so that I can forward you the rental
application form to fill out and then we will proceed further
Monthly rent: $900
Security deposit: $800
And total move in is $1,700
Please fill out the application form and return it with any of your valid I’d card
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : ______________?
Phone numbers (home, cell and office line ) # :_____________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx. age :__________?
Present Address :____________?
Will you have pets :____________?
Please describe Breed, size :___________?
Personality of pet :__________?
When do you plan to move in, please write the exact date____________?
Intended length of lease:___________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:____________?
If you are asked to make a down payment to secure the house and take it off market, How much will you be able to pay
:____________?
Length of previous tenancy :___________?
Have you ever been evicted___________?
Present occupation :____________?
Are you a section 8 applicant_____?
Monthly Income :____________?
Do you own a Car :_________?
A copy of your ID:(attached in email)____________?
Do you work late at night :______________?
Do you smoke :______________?
Do you drink :______________?
After my research, I learned the house is actually $1695/month and 1650 sq. ft. Lol
Received the email below regarding the same house I found for rent on a different site for $2600 a month.
From: Peter Ciarlante
Subject: [External] STILL FOR RENT.
Thanks for showing interest in renting my apartment
And it will be available for long/short term stay. . Moreover, are you very clean,kind and easygoing? because my wife and I spent a lot on our property, so we want someone who can take care of the apartment.
Kindly let me know as soon as possible because we need someone who is reliable to occupy it. • I will like you to drive by to the building to view the exterior of the building for you to know where the apartment is located
The apartment has the following features below:
• Large living room
• bedroom with full size bed and TV
• Kitchen with dishwasher
• Bathroom with bath, new washer and dryer
• Desktop PC, Internet connection are included,
• Utilities & Parking included.
LOCATION
– The apartment is located at 231 Somerset Bridge Rd #2109, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 and it is very close to metro stations, restaurants and stores.
AMOUNT
– The rent is $900 per month including all bills such as water, electricity, gas e..t.c with a refundable deposit of $1000 which will be refund back to you at the end of your stay in my apartment
PARKING!
There is 1 parking space allocated to the unit in the front of the building, If you are coming with more than 1 car you will have to pay extra $20 for the second car.
WIFI AND ETHERNET CABLE
Wifi and ethernet cable is available in the unit to enhance a full speed internet with high speed
So let me know if you are okay with the location so i can get back to you with more pictures of the apartment
Waiting for your answer
Regards
Peter
I just got this email today.
Jara Mogi
To:
Cresentia Grant
Sat, Oct 17 at 8:43 PM
Hello,
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. My home is still available for rent and needs no amendment, we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. My wife and I just traveled to California for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM), you can view the link for more info: (—-).
We will be away for about 5 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whomever that will take good care of it. However my initial plan was to sell the house which I tried, but the realtor keeps inflating the price and it takes longer to sell which I don’t like so I decided to put it up for rent or rent to own. The utilities included are Dryer, Washer, Internet, cables, Trash, Electric, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave and more.
GENERAL HOUSE FEATURES:
House Address: 9601 W Rio St, Milwaukee, WI, 53225
Rent Per Month: $800
Security Deposit: $700 (Refundable)
Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom
Pets are fully welcome.
There is also high speed wireless internet access.
RENT QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname): __?
Phone numbers (home, cell and office line) #:__?
Marital Status: __?
How many proposed occupants: __?
List all with ages: __?
Present Address: __?
Will you have pets: __?
Please describe Breed, size: __?
Pet personality: __?
When do you plan to move in, please write the exact date?
Intended length of lease: __?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in: __?
Length of previous tenancy: __?
Present occupation: __?
Are you a section 8 applicant?
Do you work late at night: __?
Do you smoke: __?
Do you drink: __?
I ___ , Certify that answers given here are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above. Looking forward to hearing from you with all these details so that I can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt and contacting you. Await your reply so we can discuss how to get the document and the key to you.
Thanks and God bless
Herbert Megan
(820) 900 2015
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my apartment. Yes the apartment is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that i am not around. i just traveled to Ukraine, for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM),you can view the link for more info: . I will be away for 3 to 4 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. I am not after the rental fee but an absolute care of my property. If all arrangement goes well, we will have the entrance keys and other relevant document in a hard copy paper shipped to your present home address for you to move in at your convenient date.
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Car park.
AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Property Address: 1900 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Number of Bedrooms: 1
Number of baths: 1
Rent (Including all utilities): $1100
Refundable Security Deposit: $400
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home, cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Will you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
I ____________, CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above. I will be looking forward to hearing back from you with all this detail, so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated, so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services.
Remain Blessed
Nathan Adam
This was for Craigslist San Francisco, fyi, Pacific Heights Neighborhood: Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my apartment. Yes the apartment is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that i am not around. i just traveled to Ukraine, for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM),you can view the link for more info: . I will be away for 3 to 4 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my apartment for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. I am not after the rental fee but an absolute care of my property. If all arrangement goes well, we will have the entrance keys and other relevant document in a hard copy paper shipped to your present home address for you to move in at your convenient date.
FEATURES : Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Car park.
AMENITIES: Air Conditioning, Deck, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans 24 hours Internet service, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Property Address: 1900 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Number of Bedrooms: 1
Number of baths: 1
Rent (Including all utilities): $1100
Refundable Security Deposit: $400
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone numbers (home, cell and office line ) # :__________?
E-mail :__________?
Best time to call :__________?
Marital Status:__________?
How many proposed occupants :__________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?
Present Address :__________?
City/State :__________?
Will you have pets :__________?
Please describe Breed, size :__________?
Personality of pet :__________?
Preferred move in date :__________?
Intended length of lease:__________?
Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment:__________?
Length of previous tenancy :__________?
Present occupation :__________?
Do you work late night :__________?
Do you smoke :__________?
Do you drink :__________?
I ____________, CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above. I will be looking forward to hearing back from you with all this detail, so that i can have them in my file in case of issuing your rent payment receipt to you and for contacting you. Your quick response will be highly appreciated, so that we can discuss on how to get the documents and the keys of my property to you via Express Delivery Services.
Remain Blessed
Nathan Adam
Hi
I’m happy to inform you that the place is still available for rent. The apartment is available for short and long time term lease is also accepted but before we proceed any further, I want you to know the kind of tenant l’m looking forward to have.
I’m looking for a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money for the rent but want it to be clean at all time and the person that will rent it to take it as if it were its own. The person must be clean, quiet, respectful, honest and responsible; someone that will treat the house with care and respect. I don’t need the partying type but if you can convince me that you’re capable enough to taking care of the apartment if I decide to accept/approve you as my new tenant, I’ll be glad to let you rent from me for as long as you wish. I want you to know that I’m on a missionary assignment with my family in the (United state of America) to serve God and humanity
The apartment is located in a safe and secured neighborhood which I think it is the most important and paramount thing for one to know before relocating. You’re free to drive or walk by so you can tour the exterior of the building if you wish to. My wife and I decided to handle the rental process ourselves due to our past experience with estate agents and tenant because, all they care about is their own commission instead of taking time to verify applicant application and do a proper background check, the last tenant that rented from us through an estate agent destroyed most of our valuable home appliances. I know how much my wife and I spent to replace this things that were destroyed in the apartment , lot of people have contacted me regarding the apartment, but not just sure of who to accept due to the horrible experience we had with the last tenant so I’m really taking my time to look for a very responsible person that we can trust in as a tenant, all I want is a very responsible person that will take care of the apartment like his/her own and if you can assure me the apartment will be in good hands, I’ll be happy to let you rent from me for as long as you wish.
The rent includes all utilities and close to all amenities. The place is available for immediate move in or date agreed upon.
INCLUDED IN THE RENT: Cable / Internet, WIFI, Kettle – Toaster – Dishwasher – Freezer – Microwave – Oven – Dryer – Heat – Water – Parking – AC – Laundry – Electricity and much more.
Fill the rental application below and send it back to me as soon as you can if you are really interested in renting the apartment .
***APPLICATION FOR TENANT***
( Private and Confidential )
Fill below information correctly
FIRST NAME:__________
MIDDLE NAME:__________
LAST NAME:__________
(CELL)PHONE: __________
DATE OF BIRTH: _____________
KIDS: _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY? ________
SINGLE OR MARRIED: ____________
PROFESSION:__________
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________
CITY: _______________
PROVINCE:______________
POSTAL CODE: ____________
WHEN DO YOU WANT TO MOVE IN? ______________
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________
DO YOU HAVE CAR?_________________
REASON FOR LEAVING? _______________________________________________________________________
WHAT’S YOUR CREDIT SCORE? _______________________
HOW MANY MONTH RENT ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY UPFRONT? _________
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT FEES? _________
DO YOU HAVE PET? _________ If more than one, how many?_______
Please describe type(s) of pet(s)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE? ______________
DO YOU DRINK? ______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? _________
PICTURES OF OCCUPANT? _____________
REFERENCE(S)
NAME: ____________
ADDRESS: _________
CELL NUMBER: ____
EMERGENCY CONTACT
NAME: __________________
RELATIONSHIP: _______________ (CELL)PHONE: ___________________
DATE:__________
I, ……………………………………….. CERTIFY that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.
Thank you