That property was really popular property had 47 application initially when we listed on market. after two failed attempts of trying to put in section 8 tenants (thanks to government shutdown) its still vacant after 2.5 months... having 47 application tells me that I probably set the rent too low, but even then with abundance of options to choose from its still vacant... so yeah, sh!

Generally State statutes govern the applicable requirements and responsibilities of these agreements.

The returns will be reviewed to confirm validation of application information, business ownership and good standing with the IRS. 

And the application wasn't even filled out past name, address, phone.Does anyone know the best resource to determine what is legal for the deposit and how it can be used in NYS? 

I ask the question about smoking on my rental application, which is the same application I use for everyone.

If you are selective in choosing only replacement applicants that do not have pets by informing them you will be instating a no pet policy in the future you will be positioned when ready to get rid of all remaining tenants having pets when you are ready.I would advise using only M2M leases for all tenants going forward.

If you were to walk into my local housing authority and announce out loud that you are a landlord, you will be flooded with applications before you even walk out the door

I've listed listed the unit, done two sets of showings for a total of 14 groups, and received 12 applications of which 10 meet my criteria. 

Credit score must be a minimum of 640.A background check will be conducted on all applicants over 18.

Make a list of the most common lease violations like late rent, non-payment of rent, bounced check, unauthorized occupants, application screening, someone paid a deposit but then changed their mind and doesn't want to rent, unauthorized animals, abandonment, tenant wants to break lease early, noise violation, not mowing yard, etc.