Tenant application and requirement of credit- & bank acc info

[Laura Hamilton]

We just got a rental application from a serious applicant. However they didn't fill in the credit card info and bank account info. I understand that it's uncomfortable to fill in this information (especially as the rental application includes one's social security and driver's license numbers as well), but would still prefer completed application that has also this financial information. 

Q: How do I get the applicant to feel at ease about it and submit the missing information?

Q: Do you require credit card & bank account information in your rental application?

Thanks!

Laura

[Bob B.]

If they can't or won't follow instructions they probably won't do so in the future.

New tenants are like new employees.  They are at their best on the interview.

I'd look for another applicant.