I’m planning to apply for rent but I’m afraid that I can be fooled. I asked my father to help me with the rent but he can’t come to my country. Can you suggest me any tips for a secure rent? I found one flat but the landlord asked me to do a background check. I’ve never done this kind of check and no landlord asked me to do this before. Is it a common thing to ask for this kind of check?
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The first thing you should do is to stop being afraid, cause negative thoughts attract negative things. Read this article https://www.igms.com/rental-scam-red-flags/ to know more things about renting and their red flags.
Yes, it’s ok that your landlord asks you to do a background check. Moreover, it might be seen as a good sign, because the landlord’s goal is to find a trustworthy tenant that will look after his property, not only to make money