apartment application (rental, house, quote, income)

[Moriarti]

On an apartment application it is asking for my last residence. Well, I've been living with my Dad for five years rent free.

Should I use my Dad as my last residence? Should I lie and say I was paying rent?

I have a family friend who rents out rooms in her house. She said I could put her down as a landlord and say I rented a room from her.

Is there any way for a potential landlord to find out you lied on an application about this sort of thing?

[MJ7]

Don't lie, they will rent to you, just tell them it will be your first rental unit with your name on the lease, end of story. No need to lie.

[mading6]

Don't lie.

You need income (rent should be the most 30% of your income).
A decent/good credit score.

[Moriarti]

Originally Posted by mading6

Don't lie.

You need income (rent should be the most 30% of your income).
A decent/good credit score.

my credit score is 649

[phonelady61]

you should tell them this is the first time you have rented on your own and explain that you have been living with your Dad . they can appreciate the fact that a lot of our country is still living with their parents because of the economy don't lie just tell them and you should be fine .