Many tenants are going to worry about their credit when it comes to moving into a new apartment. They want to get into a nice place and call it their own, but they also worry that their credit and a few financial mistakes from the past are going to hold them back and make it almost impossible for them to get into a nice apartment. The good news here is that many landlords are going to agree to allow you to get into them and claim a unit, but you need to   come up with a strategy to help.

One strategy that may work is to agree with the landlord to pay more upfront to move into the unit. Traditionally, you will need to pay the first months’ rent and a security deposit when you decide to rent an apartment to secure your place. You can make the application stand out if you pay two or three months' rent ahead of time plus the security deposit. This is going to cost you more upfront, but can make the landlord take you seriously.

Cash offers are always going to be attractive. You will find that the landlord may excuse some bad financial issues in the past better if they have a few months’ of your rent to hold onto in case you are late with some of your payments. The key here is to talk it over with the landlord and make sure that you start paying your rent on time when it is due.

Talk to the landlord and see what they say about you paying extra for the apartment or getting a few months’ ahead with your payments. This will often work, especially if you have a good reason for the bad credit score, such as having a large medical bill that you are working to pay off. An open and honest conversation is going to make a world of difference and can help you get into a good apartment.

When you are looking for the perfect apartment for all of your needs, then it is time to come check out some of our amazing   apartments in downtown Los Angeles for rent. We are proud to offer some amazing units for you to call your own, giving you the space and lots of amazing amenities that will speak to you for years to come. We know that you will want to sign a lease and make these apartments your new home, no matter what you are looking for when it is time to move. Contact a member of our team today to learn more and to take a tour.