Q: I have very low income, about $1100.00 a month and I?m looking to get an apartment for my son and I. I?m just wondering how I can accomplish this. Also my potential roommate could add income to the apartment, but I don?t know if he can be on the lease because of his past criminal record from four years ago. It was a nonviolent felony. So what can we do? I appreciate any help.
?Vicki, Petersburg, VA
A: Dear Virginia, Most states have resources for low income people, I would recommend starting with finding out if they have any low income rental support. If you can find any rentals, it would be good to ask the landlord for an interview for you AND your roommate and tell the truth. The truth goes a long way and lies are just a hazard for the future. You will find someone who will listen. It would also be helpful to get letters of character recommendation from your work place(s), and to have a current copy (available for free from the credit reporting agencies one time a year) of your credit report(s), which will probably be a requirement for any rental.
Ginny Ollis is a Realtor? with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ? San Diego Mission Hills in San Diego, CA.
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