{"id":17005,"date":"2019-06-06T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abodo.com\/blog\/?p=17005"},"modified":"2020-04-15T15:18:13","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T20:18:13","slug":"renting-after-eviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/renting-after-eviction\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Important Tips for Renters After Eviction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting evicted does not mean the end of the world. Sure, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it&#8217;s an unpleasant situation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but life is full of those. You have to <\/span><b>pull yourself together and continue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, many who got evicted might have one concern &#8211; <\/span><b>how to find a new place?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have a fear of new owners finding out that you were evicted, you&#8217;ll have a hard time finding a new apartment. Nevertheless, renting after an eviction\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.readysteadysell.co.uk\/your-options\/stop-repossession\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.readysteadysell.co.uk\/your-options\/stop-repossession\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582822629037000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFgVMLOwB8FeNYSsY5vNpG8sQsdKA\">or repossession of your home<\/a>\u00a0is not as terrible as it may seem in the beginning<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, I&#8217;ve composed a list of <\/span><b>6 simple tips to get you back on your feet.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>6 tips to get you back on your feet<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is true that <\/span><b>eviction can damage your rental history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bet there are clever ways to get around that. After all, we all make mistakes, and you shouldn&#8217;t be bothered too much with the past. So, here is what you can do to get around these unpleasantries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rectify the situation with your previous landlord<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/breaking-lease-credit-score\/\">your credit report<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepare good references<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">answer all questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find the right landlord<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask friends for a recommendation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Make amends<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting after an eviction will be much easier if you <\/span><b>make amends with your previous landlord<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whatever the reason for eviction was, there are ways to <\/span><b>fix it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Before you start going through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment listings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, talk with your landlord, and try to get him\/her to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remove the eviction from your rent history.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17009\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114319\/shake.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114319\/shake.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114319\/shake-512x320.jpg 512w, https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114319\/shake-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114319\/shake-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might agree to help you out if you find a proper way to settle this dispute.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Have a clean credit report<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking at renting from a landlord\u2019s perspective, the biggest concern is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting paid at the end of the month<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, to ease their mind, <\/span><b>always have a clean credit report.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your future landlord might decide to pick you if he sees you don&#8217;t have any <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">major financial issues<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17007\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114156\/CC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"947\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114156\/CC.jpg 760w, https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114156\/CC-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/blog-assets.rentable.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05114156\/CC-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, talk about the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deposit<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you can afford it, <\/span><b>leave a higher amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will most certainly show that you are serious about finding a place to live. If your landlord recognizes that in you, you are halfway done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people do not realize they\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxrealestateexposure.com\/how-free-credit-report\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.maxrealestateexposure.com\/how-free-credit-report\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587059424271000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG1TfYq-QKGUx0X8aOZO-IFxA1RPA\">can get a free credit report<\/a>\u00a0once a year from the three major credit bureaus. In fact, you could cut the year into thirds and get one every four months. It is crucial to make sure there are not errors in your credit report as they can dramatically alter your credit score. Having negative information that is wrong is imperative to correct.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By keeping tabs on your credit report throughout the year, you\u2019ll increase your chances of what\u2019s being reported staying accurate. Never under-estimate the importance your credit score will hold with the next landlord. Most owners want to work with those who they feel will pay their bills on time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that each of the three credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and Transunion, will be off slightly from one another. What\u2019s important is that there isn\u2019t a mistake that could be unnecessarily decreasing your score.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Prepare good references<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>A reference is worth much more than you think.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have changed a couple of apartments already, make sure to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide references from previous owners<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you forgot to get them, <\/span><b>call and ask<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Try to explain your situation, and they might offer to help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good reference consists of <\/span><b>a few lines of text, and a contact number or e-mail from the landlord<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure to have everything prepared, because moving to a new place is much easier if you have a reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important if you are <\/span><b>moving overseas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While renting after an eviction might be challenging, finding a place in a foreign country is a horse of a different color. That&#8217;s where a good reference can really make a difference. Also, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bfslebanon.com\/services\/moving-services\/international-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hire international moving experts from Lebanon if moving overseas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Working with professionals, in this case, will make everything smooth and easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Answer all questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must expect that your eviction will be, at some point, the topic of the conversation. When that happens, <\/span><b>do not try to hide anything.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Landlords are suspicious by nature and trying to trick them will not be in your best interest. While it may happen that you successfully hide your eviction, you are risking a lot. <\/span><b>If you are discovered, you will be evicted for the second time, and that never looks good.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be honest<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is even recommended to<\/span><b> start the conversation about this by yourself<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your landlord will see that you have nothing to hide. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An honest conversation is the best way to gain your landlord&#8217;s trust.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Find the right landlord<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When searching for apartments, <\/span><b>read the add thoroughly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most of the times, landlords only look for a credit report and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not the tenant background<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you think you&#8217;ll have a hard time explaining your eviction, look for this type of landlords. You are more likely to <\/span><b>find a place with a private landlord<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, than with a manager of an apartment complex property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore,<\/span><b> finding an apartment broker might help as well<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are familiar with what&#8217;s on the market, and they can help you with finding what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ask friends for a recommendation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If everything else fails, you can always <\/span><b>turn to your friends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ask them if they know someone who is renting a place. Renting after an eviction will be less stressful if you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have someone to say a few nice words about you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is easier to find an apartment this way. Sure, it might need more time, but in the end, you&#8217;ll get what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caption: Getting that apartment key is much easier if you have a friend or a relative to help out<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alt: A person holding apartment keys on their hand<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also <\/span><b>talk to your family and relatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you are having a hard time finding an apartment, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask if you can move in with them for a month or two<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It will mean a lot if they can offer a place for you to stay. The transition period is never easy, and who else will understand this if not your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However,<\/span><b> be careful not to exploit this situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you make a deal for a few months, honor it. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use their goodwill to help you and stay longer than first agreed.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Guide for renting after an eviction made easy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, <\/span><b>the situation is not so terrible after all.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few simple tips, a bit of honesty, and help from friends and family,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will soon have a new place. Another smart piece of advice is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read apartment blogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while searching for a new place. You might find out many useful things that will make renting after an eviction much easier. And remember, <\/span><b>never lose hope!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A perfect place for you is just around the corner!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting evicted does not mean the end of the world. Sure, it&#8217;s an unpleasant situation, but life is full of those. You have to pull yourself together and continue. 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