Apartment Landlord Offering Two Months Free Rent for Laid Off Tenants in Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, & Texas

An apartment company operating in four states - Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas - is promising two months of free rent if its apartment tenants lose their jobs. Goldberg Cos. says that layoffs have become the top concern for prospective renters.

In response to these concerns, the company launched their "Layoff Proof Lease" program recently. In order for tenants to qualify, they must have signed a 12-month lease and have made three rent payments. When tenants provide a termination letter or other proof of job loss, they will get 60 days rent-free. After the 60 days, if their situation doesn't improve, they're able to back out of the lease.

Jordan Goldberg, Senior Vice President, said that his family's company hopes the offer will help attract new tenants as well as retain current ones.

A number of Goldberg Cos. operated apartments in the Cleveland-area are eligible for this promotion. For a list, please see their website.