Mary Joe
Deleting applicant's file - dilemna
Hi All, I always delete the applicants files and personal info after I have denied the application. Would it come back and haunt me one day if someone files a complaint claiming that I unfairly reject his/her applica...
Nadia Muga
Tenant Criteria For Leasing a House
I am listing my first rental house and I was asked for tenant criteria from our realtor. I wanted to ask for suggestions on valuable tenant criteria that I should consider including?
Griffin Abel
Rental Applications using Zillow
Hi all, for those that have used Zillow for rental applications, how was your experience with screening tenants? It seems like their application is pretty generic and does not let landlords enter specific criteria. I ...
Vern Hixon
What are the best Credit Check Websites?
I'm in the process of implementing credit check requirements for all new rental applications. I'm wondering what BP members recommend for websites/companies to use for performing credit checks?
Thanks in sdvsnce!
Patrice Boenzi
Cook County Illinois - JHA ~ It is a Game Changer?
Is all my Illinois, Cook County, landlords/sellers of real estate aware of the new Amendment? Just Housing Amendment went into effect on January 1, 2020 with a delayed enforcement until February 1, 2020. Taken from th...
Barry Wong
What questions should I ask when interviewing a management company?
Hello BP,I have a STR in Palm Springs, CA, and starting to interview management companies. What are some questions I should ask when interviewing them?Thank you,Barry
Timothy Eaton
What do I need from the tenant to do a proper screening?
Hi, I am leasing my first rental and want to make sure I do this right so I don’t get stuck with a bad tenant. What things do I need from the potential renter so I can do a proper screening on them?
Latavia Banks
Looking to house hack..How do I screen tenants?!
Looking to buy a 3 bedroom townhome by the end of the year. My plan is to rent out two rooms (short or long term) and rent my bedroom out via Airbnb when I can. How do I best screen tenants to make sure I’m living wit...
Maria G.
Do you disclose minimum requirements to applicants?
I have learned that requiring 2.5 to 3 times the salary is the norm. Do you let applicants know if they ask you?On the one hand, I have read that it is better not to give out much information; on the other hand, I fee...
Alessandra C.
Written Rental policy detailing guidelines on Sreening /Application-no criminal history
I am trying to create good policies for Screening Applicants - NO CRIMINAL HISTORY- may be too strict- It is hard to decide and I would like hear what is your experience or input:1) speed tickets- how many infracti...