615-590-4209
Property Management Nashville, LLC
131 Maple Row Blvd Suite B-201, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Avoiding Rental Scams and Dishonest Landlords
Don’t get scammed! Watch out for these warnings signs that are often used by scammers.
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If it does not have a place of business you can personally verify.
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If the landlord tells you to ignore the property management company and instead work with them directly.
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If the landlord asks for the security deposit in cash, or payable to a personal name, rather than a business name.
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If the rental prices seems very low, or too good to be true.
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If the landlord rushes you to pay the deposit or else someone else will get it, or if they ask you to pay a security deposit before you sign the lease.
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If you see the property advertised on different sites by different people or different management companies.
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If the property has a for rent sign and the phone number on the sign isn’t the same as the landlords.
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If the landlord lives out of state and doesn’t have a local management
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If the landlord will not provide you with their office or home address.
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If the landlord asks you for money up front to help you find a property.
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If the landlord doesn’t have an official Rental Application form for you to
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If the landlord does not require that you sign a legally binding lease and give you a fully executed copy.
Questions to ask your potential landlord:
On what criteria do you accept or deny a rental application?
• They should have specific criteria to tell you
Are you the owner or do you represent the owner?
• If it is not the owner then it should be a licensed real estate agent
Will you hold my security deposit in an escrow account until my lease us up?
• Your deposit should be held in a security deposit escrow account
How quickly will my security deposit be returned after I move out?
• It should be returned in no more then 60 days from your move-out date
How do you assess damage to the home regarding the security deposit refund?
• You should have a check-in sheet to document any damage prior to your move-in. You
should take pictures of the entire home for your sake of documentation
When/How/Who do I contact for maintenance items?
• What is considered an emergency must be spelled out with procedures in place for handling an emergency 24 hours a day. General maintenance protocols must be transparent and clearly shared.
How many methods of payment are available for my monthly rent?
• Online payments options should be made available
When is the rent due and what are the late fees?
• Make sure you know when you have to pay, when you’ll get assessed late fees and how
much those late fees will be
Can I have time to read the lease in full?
• The most important thing to do is read your lease agreement and know what it says.
Ask questions and do not make any verbal agreements
If you suspect you are dealing with a scammer, call Property Management Nashville 615-590-4209 ext 1. or Mike 615-403-1008 or visit us online at www.propertymanagementnashville.com
and we will assist in researching the property for you.