1st Long Term Rental- potential renter poor credit questions

[Paul Knetter]

Is it okay to ask a potential renter about specific issues on their credit report? I am new to long-term renting and want to make sure I do not get into any legal hot water.

[Bryan Balducki]

@Paul Knetter definitely, it is a good thing to do your due diligence and ask about anything odd you see when screening a tenant. If they are not willing to answer about it, then they are probably not the right tenant.