Or if you have a no-pets policy, but see photos of the applicant's pet in recent posts.Some landlords even said that when checking social media account on one of their applicants, they found a post that said something like "the next house will be the best party house"Right now, I just google the applicant's name and find any social media accounts associated with their name.

Lets say you have 2 applicants who have 800 credit, excellent jobs, no pets, and are basically equal and wonderful.You still have to pick one, since they both cant move in.I let them know very nicely that you had several outstandng applications and you have signed a lease with another person.  

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Address of the rental property.Names - all the names on the rental agreementHow many people lived in the unit.How many pets they had and what type.Did they pay rent on time?

For my tenants, I allow pets but they are responsible for any damage the pets do, even if it exceeds their deposits.

This was invaluable and I used many of the forms, including Pet Agreement, Rental Credit Application, Security Deposit Receipt, Tenant Information Sheet, Lead Paint Disclosure, Garage/Parking Space Lease Agreement etc.

Be aware of the people who try to sneak in a pet as a service animal, emotional support animal or companion animal pretending to have a qualified disability or pretending the animal is a qualified to provide a necessary function related to their disability.

If they have pets, and your place doesn't allow pets.If they smoke and you don't allow smokers.

This Property is not a Section 8 rental.Pets: Pets must be negotiated in writing with an increase in the security deposit of $400.00 each for cats or dogs, $300.00 for each birdcage or cage.

What are their pet policies, smoking policies, renter's insurance, etc.