Hey all,
New landlord here.  I recently got someone looking to rent my unit.  Unfortunately, this individual has less than standard credit score (close to 500).  Also has outstanding collections on some credit cards....

I recently purchased a building with one bedroom apartment so am asking this question hypothetically so that I can approach it correctly if it ever comes up in my screening.
Can you reject an applicant applying for a...

I am currently closing on a SFH that will be a rental in NC. The area is kind of rural, and I don't expect to see a huge number of applicants. Say somebody applies, they have good credit, no criminal history, job, etc...

Im really new to the landlording game, and im trying to get clear information on how to properly and legally deny a tenant application. I am aware that in my state, Minnesota, If the landlord accepts a screening fee t...

I have a SFH for rent.  It's been advertised as a No Pets property.During a phone screening, caller mentioned a family member who doesn't currently live with her, will be moving in with her because he has a disability...

I have just had two applicants that one does not meet my criteria, and the second does but the situation sounds very fishy and suspicious.  They have both used my Apartments.com listing to submit an application for th...

Hi. We have a few investment homes in Roanoke, VA for long-term rentals. When screening potential tenants, I've learned that the Zillow application doesn't show much, if anything, and the TransUnion SmartMove isn't pr...

in my most recent tenant drama, a couple who claimed to be 'husband and wife' and 'childless' turned out to be unmarried, have 3 kids(who were in and out of foster care), along with a whole other slew of mistruths. i'...

Found a foreclosed property that was going to auction.  Got the auction stopped and submitted a short sale purchase contract from my partner/investor to lender which was denied as the offer was less than the payoff an...

I own a house in Portland Oregon and I have an applicant that says they smoke but they’ll do it out side. We have posted we have a strict no smoking and no pets policy in our two unit building. Is it legal for me the ...