Ben Ostrowsky ([info]sylvar) wrote,
@ 2008-05-09 06:21:00
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Personal references?
I'm filling out a Nolo Press rental application, which asks for two personal references. It's already asked for previous and current landlords and employers. Who should I put down as a reference?


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alternately: your wife and "mah other wife, in utah"
[info]discogravy
2008-05-10 12:06 am UTC (link)
your mom and jesus.

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Re: alternately: your wife and "mah other wife, in utah"
[info]sylvar
2008-05-10 12:53 am UTC (link)
Thanks. :)

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[info]technomom
2008-05-10 02:02 am UTC (link)
Most landlords want close family members or (second best) long-time friends--people who would probably know where you are if you suddenly skipped town. Fun, huh?

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[info]sylvar
2008-05-10 04:10 am UTC (link)
Ah, okay. Thanks.

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[info]cardinalximinez
2008-05-10 02:34 am UTC (link)
I think the idea of the personal reference is like a half-way point between a cosigner and a professional reference. Or maybe just to prove that you're not such a loser scumbag that you can't even get any friends who are willing to lie about your good character and financial responsibility over the phone for you. ;)

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[info]sylvar
2008-05-10 04:10 am UTC (link)
Fair enough. :)

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