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The original question was renting to this specific individual who did time for murder. I've rented to ex-cons in my building but none of them ever did time for murder. I've also had tenants that were on Sec-8. Nothing wrong with it.
NyWriterdude, I don't know if you've ever owned an apartment building or managed one; but understand this is a business. If he has to carry the unit for an extra month to find a better tenant, from my experience that's a better way to go. You assume the OP is gonna go broke if does not rent to this individual. Unless you know him personally and know what's in his Bank account, then you're the one who's making unfounded statements.
For those of you are in such opposition to this man renting out to the ex con, really, why?
Its not your bank account, and its not your building. Ultimately its the OP's choice.
Some of you just have the man that an ex con should be homeless for the rest of his life, and should be endlessly punished for a crime.
I have no idea what this particular ex con will do in the future. But I do know that giving people second chances isn't bad, and no one should be made to feel guilty just for willing to take a chance on someone. It may or may not work out, I'm not psychic so I can't say.
But anyone who lives in Brownsville knows its a rough neighborhood. So why is there opposition to someone renting out to an ex con in a rough neighborhood? Like it or not these people have to live somewhere. if they get jobs they should definitely not stay in government sponsored housing for the rest of their lives.
For those of you are in such opposition to this man renting out to the ex con, really, why?
Its not your bank account, and its not your building. Ultimately its the OP's choice.
Some of you just have the man that an ex con should be homeless for the rest of his life, and should be endlessly punished for a crime.
I have no idea what this particular ex con will do in the future. But I do know that giving people second chances isn't bad, and no one should be made to feel guilty just for willing to take a chance on someone. It may or may not work out, I'm not psychic so I can't say.
But anyone who lives in Brownsville knows its a rough neighborhood. So why is there opposition to someone renting out to an ex con in a rough neighborhood? Like it or not these people have to live somewhere. if they get jobs they should definitely not stay in government sponsored housing for the rest of their lives.
When you've owned an apartment building and managed tenants, then probably your words would carry more weight. But if you've never been to a Landlord-Tenant court or have dealt with really bad tenants and the only one making money is your attorney; you learn real fast to scrutinize your applicants before renting to them.
The best thing the OP can do is hire a Realtor who knows that area well to find a more suitable tenant. Don't forget it's the OP who seeking help and advice not the applicant. Who's to say the applicant doesn't have family that can help him out if the OP doesn't rent to him.
When you've owned an apartment building and managed tenants, then probably your words would carry more weight. But if you've never been to a Landlord-Tenant court or have dealt with really bad tenants and the only one making money is your attorney; you learn real fast to scrutinize your applicants before renting to them.
The best thing the OP can do is hire a Realtor who knows that area well to find a more suitable tenant. Don't forget it's the OP who seeking help and advice not the applicant. Who's to say the applicant doesn't have family that can help him out if the OP doesn't rent to him.
He's an old man, his parents may very well be dead. And why should he have to live with family for the rest of his life?
You guys are being jerks, plain and simple. There's absolutely no proof that this man is going to do anything bad. There's certainly that risk, but to say for the rest of his life he can never have his own place is horrible beyond words.
If he does anything else criminal, then he belongs back in jail. In the meantime, he is just as deserving of an apartment as ANYONE ELSE who can afford to pay.
Quite frankly, this man should be dead already. ALL murderers should receive the death penalty. Let their version of god worry about rehabilitating them.
Quite frankly, this man should be dead already. ALL murderers should receive the death penalty. Let their version of god worry about rehabilitating them.
Then you should receive the death penalty if you ever use your gun on a person. Would you care join these men under those circumstances?
I mean, if a private citizen killing someone requires the death penalty, why not execute people who kill people under all circumstances if they kill someone? Why waste time on trials and lawyers? Why not just burn them at the stake? Why listen to excuses for self defense?
And there are places that have a lot more executions than the US, Airborneguy. You can move to Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan for that.
Murder, young one, murder. You're supposedly smart enough to know what constitutes murder. At least you constantly tell us you are. If I murder another human being, I should be put to death, just like every other murderer.
Murder, young one, murder. You're supposedly smart enough to know what constitutes murder. At least you constantly tell us you are. If I murder another human being, I should be put to death, just like every other murderer.
So you should be perfectly at home living in Saudi Arabia, which uses capital punishment at a much higher rate than any state in the US.
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