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Account Closed Do tenants have to fill out a tenant application?
1 July 2020 | 8 replies

Do tenants have to fill out a tenant application? I know the answer, but, do they have to do that after looking at the property or is it BEFORE looking at the property? Thanks

Matthew Trotter Online rental applications form PDF
31 December 2016 | 8 replies

So I decided to use NTNonline as my tenant screener. They check credit, criminal, eviction, employment, and residential history. They also make phone calls to verify the information!! The only problem is that they req...

Kellie Kreps Renting to felons
13 June 2022 | 14 replies

I am looking to rent an Apartment in St. Petersburg Fl. I was turned down for one because I let them do a background check on me. I had a withheld judgment five years ago and to my understanding after I did my probati...

Fred Ruckus How long does it take to screen potential tenant?
24 October 2013 | 19 replies

I have this whole system in my head (and on paper) for screening potential tenants. I know this will vary, but how long should I plan (time-wise) for the screening process? Credit/criminal/eviction check should be...

Art Maydan How To Screen Rent Out Property & Screen Tenants
19 October 2016 | 4 replies

I just listed the bottom unit in the duplex that my wife and I just bought and I have a lot of questions about how to rent it out. I’m hoping some more experienced landlords can help me understand how this process is ...

Lynnette E. Problem? Zillow background check
29 July 2022 | 6 replies

I got all 'clear' on an applicant that did a background check through Zillow. BUT I know she went to prison for several years with drug charges. I wanted more info on these charges and to see if she had any other co...

Charlie Moore First Day...... 35 inquiries!!!!!
6 September 2019 | 74 replies

Posted My Property for rent, last 24hrs I have had 35 inquiries Via Facebook marketplace - Am I doing something WRONG? - Should I show the home to EVERYONE that wants to see it, and charge everyone an application fee?...

Ramki D. What documents would you ask when screening tenants?
24 May 2022 | 3 replies

I am screening tenants first time for my rental property in California. What kind of documents can I legally request the applicants? Is it illegal to ask them to provide bank statements, w2s and tax returns? Appreciat...

Brandon Sturgill Rejection Letter Language & Fair Housing
12 July 2020 | 7 replies

I am about to issue 20+ rejection letters to section 8 applicants on a rental property- what is the most appropriate way to do this? Thoughts?

Brent Freeman Add Fiance to Existing Lease - Has Criminal Record
14 June 2023 | 3 replies

We have a current tenant of three years with good payment history. They are getting married and want to add their fiancé to the lease. We had them complete an application and the criminal background check revealed mul...