 Divorce tenants (by AL [NC]) Jun 22, 2017 4:40 AM
 Divorce tenants (by Stephen [ON]) Jun 22, 2017 4:56 AM
Divorce tenants (by WMH [NC]) Jun 22, 2017 6:03 AM
Divorce tenants (by Deanna [TX]) Jun 22, 2017 7:11 AM
Divorce tenants (by Chris [VA]) Jun 22, 2017 7:46 AM
Divorce tenants (by David [NC]) Jun 22, 2017 12:43 PM
Divorce tenants (by Chris [VA]) Jun 22, 2017 1:07 PM
Divorce tenants (by AllyM [NJ]) Jun 23, 2017 8:00 AM
Divorce tenants (by Wilma [PA]) Jun 23, 2017 11:52 AM
Divorce tenants (by Barron [ON]) Jun 28, 2017 10:50 AM
Divorce tenants (by LisaFL [FL]) Jun 28, 2017 12:39 PM
Divorce tenants (by Robin [WI]) Jun 28, 2017 4:46 PM
Divorce tenants (by AL [NC]) Posted on: Jun 22, 2017 4:40 AM
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Hi,
Just wanted to get comments on Seperated or divorce tenants. Do they stay long? Do they get back together and break lease? Should you screen differently? Thanks --108.64.xxx.xx |
Divorce tenants (by Stephen [ON]) Posted on: Jun 22, 2017 4:56 AM
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Divorced tenants are getting their lives back together and are transitory. Your place is a crash pad while they do so. A year, eighteen months seems to be about it. They are likely to buy something once they get their money out of the house and the divorce settlement is clearer. I have found that they tend to be relatively mature and responsible. They are often more professional than the more run of the mill renter. But they are higher turn over by virtue of their situation. You will find yourself fantasising about them staying longer. These hopes will be dashed. --76.67.xxx.xx |
Divorce tenants (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Jun 22, 2017 6:03 AM
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I tend to steer clear of those that say they are leaving spouses, because their life is way up in the air...Already divorced, okay fine, but just separating - no way. --173.22.xx.xx |
Divorce tenants (by Deanna [TX]) Posted on: Jun 22, 2017 7:11 AM
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Every woman I've rented to who was "trying to start over" after exiting a bad relationship has ended up importing the guy she was trying to avoid into the house. Without permission. Usually it's just a matter of economics... "I'd rather put up with Mr. Man than be broke." Because there's usually kids involved. But whenever I hear an applicant with that sort of situation, I make a mental bet with myself as to whether she'll make it a month before taking him back. --96.46.xxx.xx |
Divorce tenants (by Chris [VA]) Posted on: Jun 22, 2017 7:46 AM
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I'm making note of these really helpful answers.... one thing that I think helps us avoid more transient tenants is that we require a two-year minimum for our rental agreements.
(People who've had bankruptcies also tend to stay for a long time since they won't qualify to buy a house for years. We have a few good families in that situation, who are using the ClearNow rent reporting option to help build their credit.) --71.246.xxx.xx |
Divorce tenants (by David [NC]) Posted on: Jun 22, 2017 12:43 PM
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sorry to go off topic but @Chris how does that ClearNow work for you as the landlord?
@AL I got separated and rented a duplex for almost 2 years before I bought a house. I like to think I was a decent tenant. --67.238.xxx.xxx |
Divorce tenants (by Chris [VA]) Posted on: Jun 22, 2017 1:07 PM
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We love ClearNow - it's so easy to use for collecting rent, and the Customer Service phone support is very helpful and easily accessible. The rent just shows up in our bank account every month.
If the tenant's account can't be debited, we get an e-mail alert from CN so we can proceed to add late fees or even send a Pay or Quit if necessary. But we contact the tenant who then typically pays the rent before the 5th in order to avoid any late fees. This has only happened infrequently as we have pretty responsible tenants.
Our homes are SFH's in nice middle class suburban neighborhoods in good school districts, but even in lower income neighborhoods or apartments, I think ClearNow would be a huge help to any landlord. (We were out of town on the west coast last year from the 30th through the 10th of the following month, and there was no need to deal with rent at all while away.)
I especially like the Schedule E Helper software that's included in the landlord's online account. Landlords don't have to use that feature, but we like it.
--71.246.xxx.xx |
Divorce tenants (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Jun 23, 2017 8:00 AM
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I have a divorced woman and adult daughter in the first floor of my Cute Cape Cod They have been there for almost ten years now. Separated people are another issue. They tend to go back together or move in with the "other" person who brought about the divorce due to cheating. People are separated before they are divorced so listen to what they say to determine whether this one will stay or go back. A man might move in with the girl friend after a time. A woman will usually stay. Single people who are older are the best as they usually stay that way and make a home in your property. --73.33.xxx.xxx |
Divorce tenants (by Wilma [PA]) Posted on: Jun 23, 2017 11:52 AM
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Most of my experience is with older (40's and 50's) divorced people. They "get back on their feet" and buy a house after 2 years or so. Except my "unicorn" male - I'm starting to think that he's staying put due to his crazy travel schedule. But you never know...
I only had one younger divorced guy (30ish). He moved in with his girlfriend 8 months into his 1 year lease, worked out a reasonable settlement with us (pre- ELT fee days for us). --71.175.xxx.xxx |
Divorce tenants (by Barron [ON]) Posted on: Jun 28, 2017 10:50 AM
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They rarely last longer than a year. Lots of turnover as they seek new paths for their future. --104.254.xx.xxx |
Divorce tenants (by LisaFL [FL]) Posted on: Jun 28, 2017 12:39 PM
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Some of my best tenants are divorced men. They can afford the place on their own and typically aren't looking to buy again soon. They may rotate some new girlfriends in and out but being as they can afford it on their own they don't have to move due to splitting up. Plus they tend not to be needy like single women. I love divorced men. --173.170.xxx.xxx |
Divorce tenants (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Jun 28, 2017 4:46 PM
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I've had two "separated" tenants. I didn't know they were separated at the time I accepted them. Both brought the guy back. No big deal, really, except that the guy didn't go through my initial screening process.
The ex- of my divorced tenant is over there frequently being dad to his kids, but no drama. --204.210.xxx.xxx |
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