Use this without notice — you're a criminal

It was a simple Facebook post.

"For Rent — 2 beds, 1 bath, no pets."

Then came the message that caught the Legal Plan Member's eye.

"I'll take it.  My income is $4k a month, but my credit score's 420."

Wait... what?

Who leads with that?

It's like walking into a job interview with a breakup letter — just weird.

Even stranger, the landlord never asked for their credit score! 🤔

Seems like this wannabe tenant was setting a trap.

Here's how:

If you use a tenant’s credit score against them — like denying their app or raising the rent — you gotta send this notice.

A quick, "that score's not cutting it for us, bud" could've landed the landlord in hot water.

Never knew this?!?

Neither has 99% of landlords — that's why it works.

Skipping the notice? 

Yea, that's a federal crime.

By Landlord Legal

Dodging the feds with issue #130 of The Brief.

This happened to a Legal Plan Member this week.  After a quick chat with our lawyers, he did the opposite of what he planned — and avoided a federal crime. And never spent a dime.

If you're still DIY-ing the legal stuff... seriously, what’s wrong with you?

DISCLAIMER: Heads up - none of this is legal advice. We share stories and laughs about legal stuff for Landlords.  Do your own homework and stay safe out there!