RENT Magazine Q2 '24

Strategy #3: Utilize Lease and Deposit Protection

Lease and deposit protection from TheGuarantors can reduce bad debt up to 70%. Their Rent and Deposit Coverage can help you open doors to more renters – those who might be harder to qualify based on their income or credit history – without the same risk. All at no cost to the landlord, the products help you recover losses due to rent defaults, lease breaks, damages, vacancies, unpaid utilities, and more. In each case, the renter pays for the coverage that gives them access to the home of their choice and minimizes the landlord’s rental income loss. While this coverage isn’t a substitute for fraud prevention measures, TheGuarantors offers financial protection should renter fraud occur. According to TheGuarantors, Landlords who use their suite of insurance services can see up to a 25% increase in lease conversions, because they can help you lease more confidently to non-U.S. citizens, students, recent graduates, freelancers, and thin-credit or thin-income applicants.

Pricing is determined by several factors such as the renter’s risk profile and the gross monthly rent. It’s free for landlords to sign up and begin

referring renters to get coverage. Renters who purchase a policy with

TheGuarantors report a 95% satisfaction rate. Take Romey, for instance, a Vice President of Public Relations, who, despite making good money and always paying rent on time, has faced challenges renting due to past student loan issues. He emphasizes that TheGuarantors was instrumental in helping him get a rental, because they recognize individuals beyond mere credit scores, stating: "My credit score, impacted by events long past, should not define who I am today." While tenant screening remains crucial, being prepared for worst-case scenarios with a policy from TheGuarantors offers greater reassurance. Their landlord partners have the option of covering up to the entire term and cost of the lease, including missed rent, vacancy loss, utilities, and fees.

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