Rental Applications and Tenant Screening
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Screening tenants is the most important aspect of your rental business. Know how to get and evaluate credit and background reports, including criminal histories. Be sure you know the rules prohibiting housing discrimination.
How to Screen Tenants—And Avoid Illegal Discrimination
Check tenants' credit and avoid legal trouble over discrimination.
Anti-discrimination laws limit the tenants you can accept and reject.
In some situations, property owners can benefit from a lawyer's help. Learn when to consult an attorney.
As a rule, most landlords want to screen out tenants with criminal records, particularly convictions for violent crimes or crimes against children.
California state law limits credit check or application screening fees landlords can charge prospective tenants and specifies what landlords must do when accepting these types of fees.
Many landlords find it essential to check a prospective tenant’s credit history with at least one credit reporting agency to see how responsible the person is managing money.
Under federal law, landlords must take special care that credit reports are stored in a secure place where only those who “need to know” have access.
Should landlords accept these kinds of holding deposits?
Tenant Rights and Housing Discrimination
Useful articles on tenant fair housing rights, including anti-discrimination laws sexual orientation and disability.
Learn about illegal housing discrimination, including how to file a complaint.
Know your renter's rights if a landlord won't rent to you because you are gay or lesbian.
If you have a disability, you should understand the laws when you rent a house or apartment.
Advertising Rental Properties
Learn how to set basic rental terms, such as the number of tenants and amount of rent, and the best ways to find tenants who meet your criteria.
Use several advertising methods when you list your property for rent.
Setting out your basic rental terms is your first step to finding great tenants.
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