I'm trying to rent an apartment. Having problems.

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A credit blotch from 8-10 years ago is showing up, even though I took care of it years ago.
The place I liked is by the beach in San Diego. They require a 6 month lease. No problem but my credit report came back "Fair". I offered to pay the 6 months up front, plus a double security deposit. They still wont consider my application. Now I've been living in the same rental unit for 7 years and have always paid my rent on time. Prior to that I owned three homes from 1980-1999. The last home was the problem due to a divorce and late payments. We sold the home in 99 and all was supposed to be OK.

I cant see the problem due to my ability to pay the WHOLE LEASE amount up front and the double security deposit. I asked them why they wouldnt consider my application and they told me that they dont take money up front.

Can you give me an idea why they wouldnt take the money for the full lease? It would be all paid and assured.

Any landlords or realtors here on DU that could help me with this?