I notified a potential tenant via text that their application was denied after the $35 tenant screening service revealed an active, open bankruptcy (<6 months) (as well as two prior dismissed bankruptcy filings), a...

Can landlord cancel lease signing appointment?Tenant has signed nothing, no lease. Not completed a rental application, not provided anything in writing, not a signed lease, no personal info exchanged, no key given, no...

I'm learning how to screen tenants and how the applicant process should take place. I've read the Turners' book on managing properties and I've taken a look at BP's guide to tenant screening.
The guide suggest that a...

I have had 2 incidents recently that potential Tenant refuse to give out SSN before signing Lease. Rental property is minimal $750k assess, Landlord feels more comfortable to have Tenant SSNs on file to protect themse...

Curious what other landlords do for a holding deposit/fee so that they will take their ad off the market, before the new tenant moves in.  Do you require it to equal one month's rent?  Half a month's rent?  Some othe...

Hi,
I am a student working on my capstone project to create an application that can give a user house buying/renting recommendations based on their current purchasing amount. I am currently working on creating this ...

I am a first time landlord and managing my own property.  I have my property listed on websites and have received applications (with background/credit checks), along with many requests to view the property. The proper...

Hello!We showing our first property to potential tenants.  Yay!  I have several different applicants (different families) that are interested in filling out the application and paying the fee of $55 (which covers back...

In general, I'm looking for advice for landlords who screen there own tenants. Some landlords are very thorough and do criminal history, in depth credit checks etc.. Etc...

When you have an A property you want to inv...

Hi - I'm a landlord in the Chicago, Illinois area and I'm looking to digitize my tenant application process. We currently email them a paper application which they print, fill out, sign and text me a picture. I then...