Screening tenants is an important part of the process of renting out an apartment or home. Tenants have a right to know the terms of the contract, especially the rental payment.
If you own an apartment or house, you will need to check the applicant’s references. The applicant’s employer, employer’s references, or former landlords will be very useful when screening applicants for a lease or rental agreement. For example, you may be able to check the Tenant screening applicant’s credit history if the applicant has a stable job or steady income. Ask your applicant if he or she wants to see the rental application before you ask for a reference.
If you do rent out an apartment or house, you’ll need to make sure that the applicant pays the rent on time. Check with your city and state housing authority to find out if you need to get an eviction order or if you can terminate the tenancy based on nonpayment of rent. Your local government has rules on what steps you have to take. If your state requires a security deposit from the tenant, you will probably need to have it returned in full.
When you rent a house or apartment, make sure that you keep records of rent payments, utility bills, and property taxes. You should also ask for copies of pay stubs for the last three months.