What do I need from the tenant to do a proper screening?

[Timothy Eaton]

Hi, I am leasing my first rental and want to make sure I do this right so I don’t get stuck with a bad tenant. What things do I need from the potential renter so I can do a proper screening on them?

[Matthew Kwan]

It really comes down to what specific documents you need from the tenant that you'll feel secured and comfortable of renting it to him/her.

The typical criteria would be credit, background check, renters insurance, first + last month of rent + security deposit. If you would like to go beyond, you could request for updated paystubs and bank statements as well. 

@Carlos Valencia @Albert Bui