Actually Ellis requires you use a different name so it doesn't come up in the management company's database. One reason is so each leasing agent is given the opportunity to bring up things like the management company. Often they would not if they think you have gotten the same spiel somewhere else.
I switch out using my first and middle names then choose a random last name. Saying you are getting divorced is the easiest for women. Your ID hasn't been changed because you want to wait until you are settled in at a new place to change both the name and address.
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