What would be the best strategy for renting an apartment in NYC if I've been in housing court for non-payment of rent?
Does anyone know what percentage of landlords pull a tenant screening report?
Would a broker be helpful at all? Would they know which landlords don't do a background check?
The background:
Last year, I worked for a company that went bankrupt so I wasn't getting paid and got behind in my rent. After receiving the court notice, I paid my rent and got caught up. I've lived in the apartment for a year since that incident and am current on my rent. I am now looking for a less expensive apartment but realize the case will show up on a tenant screening report for any apartment to which I apply. There seems to be a lot written about the "tenant blacklist" and how to stay off it, but very little written on what to do if you're on the list.