Actions have consequences…
Even renting an apartment
Last time I suggested that a good rental history is like a good credit report. It can help you a good deal. The flip is also true; a bad rental history can make it very difficult to secure your next great pad.
Key #2. As a renter, you need to know that many property owners and managers here in Maine report your rental history to firms like Tenant-Net. I’ve attached a sample report for you to look at. PDF HERE.
So, that’s why I noted that paying on time is the very first key. Your payment patterns/history gets reported to firms like Tenant-Net. Just like credit, a good payment history helps you, and bad payment history hurts you. In other words, actions have consequences.
But, you can make all this work for you to your advantage. If you have a great payment history, insist that your Owner report that fact to firms like Tenant-Net. A solid payment history tells the next owner you:
CAN BE TRUSTED!
It costs a property owner ZERO to report your good rental history to Tenant-Net. In fact, we give them an actual credit. So, if you have a good history, insist your owner-manager report it.
Tim Murphy
Owner, Tenant-Net Inc
