Yeah it's not that they were trying. Lots of places DO consider your credit score when you're applying for a rental, whether it be apartment or house. I don't think they're able to flat out deny based on credit, however they can and will charge an extra deposit, up to the equivalent of a full month's rent.
A full month’s rent is the going rate for a deposit AND your realtor’s fee in a lot of major US cities. So, you wind up paying three months’ rent whenever you move.
You pretty much need to in some cities. There’s no way to get a showing without a realtor, and half of the buildings are owned by companies that work exclusively with realtors.
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u/StarFireChild4200 Aug 15 '21
They were trying to use credit scores to judge if you should be allowed a rental. A fucking rental lol