Rental Application

[Meg K.]

Hi,

I am reviewing rental applications here on BP. Why do we ask for Bank information and account number?  Is it necessary?

Thanks, Meg

[Joe Cantanzriti]

I ask simply for bank name and type of account just to see if they even have a bank account..... no bank account equals negative points on the "Am I going to rent to you" scale. 

Account number would be a nice addition but I would think you just make a copy of that first check that comes your way and you'll have all the info you need if they have a checking account of course.