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Answering Landlord Questions
Housing Interview Tips
Answering Landlord Questions
The questions below have been asked by landlords
in the past. Although they may make you uncomfortable,
if you are interested in renting a particular apartment,
you may want to answer the questions asked of you as
honestly as possible while presenting yourself in the
best light. What are your answers to some of these
questions?
• Do you pay your bills on time?
• Are you planning on getting a job? Have you worked before?
• Would you bring anyone here that uses or sells drugs?
• Where was the last place that you lived? Were you on the lease?
• Why did you leave your last apartment?
• Have you ever been to housing court?
• How is your credit history?
• Do you have an order of protection?
• Are you going to bring the batterer here?
• Are you going to have another child?
• How often do you clean your apartment?
• How would you describe yourself as a tenant?
• Are your kids in school?
• What references do you have?
Housing Interview Tips
• Call ahead to confirm your meeting time and
place
• Compile all required documentation or information the landlord requested
• Wear clothing that is comfortable, clean and conservative
• Always be on time - if you are meeting with a landlord or a broker
• If you are going to be late, call to let the landlord know
• Act like every conversation you have with the landlord is an interview
• Answer questions with examples that show that you are a responsible person.
For example, if you have children, you can use your responsibilities as a mother
to demonstrate that you are a reliable person
• Have an outline of important items you want to learn about the apartment,
the landlord and the neighborhood
• Bring paper and a pen along with a list of questions you want to ask the
landlord and write down the answers to your questions
• Present a positive attitude
• Make eye contact
• Do not bring children if possible or do your best to make sure they are
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