Comprehensive application form for prospective tenants. Fill in all fields and save as PDF when complete.
A rental application gives you the information you need to decide whether an applicant can afford the rent and is likely to look after the property. A complete application usually covers:
Set your screening criteria before you advertise, write them down, and apply them to every applicant in the order applications arrive. Consistent criteria are the simplest way to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act, which bans discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability. Many states and cities add further protected classes, such as source of income. Learn more in Fair Housing Compliance.
In most states, yes. Some states cap the fee or require it to cover only the actual cost of screening, so check your state’s rules before setting the amount.
Yes. Keep applications and the reasons for each decision, including denials, so you can show that every applicant was measured against the same criteria if a complaint is ever filed.
Yes. Online applications are faster for applicants and keep documents, consent, and screening results in one place. See the Rental Applications Step-by-Step Guide.
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