Rental package

Glossary

A rental package is a lease fraud tactic where a qualified applicant secures a unit for an unqualified occupant.

Definition

A rental package is a fraud tactic in which a qualified person applies for and secures a lease, then transfers occupancy to someone who would not qualify on their own. In other contexts, the phrase can also refer to a bundled rental charge or resident service package, so teams should define it clearly in policy and training.

Example

A leasing team approves an applicant with strong income and credit. After move-in, onsite staff discover that a different person is living in the unit and the approved applicant never intended to occupy it.

Why It Matters?

Rental packages can create occupancy, payment, compliance, and eviction risk because the person living in the unit may not have passed screening. Clear verification steps, occupancy checks, and escalation rules help operations leaders reduce bad debt and protect consistent leasing standards.

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