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Preparing to Rent

After you’ve found the apartment that you want, it’s important for you to convince the landlord to rent to you. The landlord looks at a number of factors, including credit score, rental history, income, and others. For a full discussion of tips to rent an apartment, read this renter's guide.

Bring Your Paperwork

To get a competitive edge over other applicants, bring the following when you meet the landlord: a completed rental application, written references from landlords, employers, and/or colleagues, and a current copy of your credit report.

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To Get a Copy of Your Credit Report
You can order your credit report by mail, phone, or online at www.annualcreditreport.com 

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