10 Signs You May NOT Have a Good Tenant

1. The security deposit is paid with a third-party, post-dated check.

2. The applicant's most recent address is the county jail.

3. When asked how he's going to pay the rent, professes "a strong belief in miracles."

4. When asked about his source of income, says he's planning on winning the lottery "real soon."

5. When touring the unit keeps turning and saying, "so what do you think?" to an invisible companion.

6. Says he has restraining orders against his last three landlords.

7. Insists on adding the phrase, "as written in prophecy" to each clause in the lease agreement.

8. Applicant has three armed bodyguards and steps around the corner of the building whenever one goes to start the car.

9. Wants to paint the walls black for more effective meetings of the witches coven.

10. Upon hearing the name of the applicant, a previous landlord laughs so hard he drops the phone.

Reprinted Courtesy of the Rental Property Reporter. Thanks to Bill Harrison, Managing Broker, Kettley & Company Realtors for the inspiration.