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Renters Beware! (by Phil L.):
edas wrote:Appreciate the tip on this guy. Asking for a bank draft is the best protection.
I see no problem in a personnel check that has all the persons information on it. From what I read the problem was a bad check and the fact this person gets a last minute deal and I guess is able to use it before check is cashed! Still not sure what this person gains but a free week unless he some how rents it out.
What I see as the problem is the owner gave out the unit before check clears which is a mistake by owner.I would rather have a check from a top name bank with all the information so I can verify it and get my money. Only then would I transfer the unit into the renters name. This is why many owners just wait to long maybe with over pricing then get rushed last couple weeks and then they open themselves up to problems.
Many owners don't deal with credit cards so some kind of check is used to close the deal. Many including myself will not join or use paypal so check is important.
This warning also was put on Tug today so this person probably changing name already!
PHILL12