Personal references?

[sylvar]

I'm filling out a Nolo Press rental application, which asks for two personal references. It's already asked for previous and current landlords and employers. Who should I put down as a reference?

Comments

alternately: your wife and "mah other wife, in utah"

[discogravy.livejournal.com]

your mom and jesus.

Re: alternately: your wife and "mah other wife, in utah"

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)

[technomom]

Most landlords want close family members or (second best) long-time friends--people who would probably know where you are if you suddenly skipped town. Fun, huh?

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Ah, okay. Thanks.

[ximinez]

I think the idea of the personal reference is like a half-way point between a cosigner and a professional reference. Or maybe just to prove that you're not such a loser scumbag that you can't even get any friends who are willing to lie about your good character and financial responsibility over the phone for you. ;)

[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Fair enough. :)