STUDENT-RENTAL INVESTMENT UNDERWRITING
Should a student-housing landlord require parent guarantors?
Guarantor policies can reduce credit risk but must be lawful, consistently applied, and clearly documented. Investors should design screening with property-management and legal guidance rather than assuming every student should be treated the same.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
The lease and guarantee should define exactly whose obligations are covered.
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Three facts to check
- Written screening policy
- Guarantee scope and enforcement
- Fair-housing and consumer-reporting compliance
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