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Free rental application form with tenant screening built in

A rental application form collects the personal, employment, income, and residence details you need to evaluate a prospective tenant. This guide covers what belongs on the form, what you can legally ask, and how paper and online applications compare. You can download RentSpree's free rental application PDF or collect applications online at no cost to you, with optional TransUnion screening built into the same request. Screening fees are typically paid by the applicant, though some jurisdictions restrict passing them along.

Kimberly Mingo
Temporary housing
Agent

Helping displaced individuals: Rental applications 101 for agents

Learn how agents can support individuals displaced by natural disasters through a simplified rental application process, including free screening and reusable applications.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

How to write a rental application denial letter

When you have to let a potential tenant know that you're denying their rental application, it's important that you do so in writing to both protect yourself and provide clarity for the applicant. In this article, we'll talk you through what's included in a rental application denial letter and even give you a free template to use.

RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

Guide to standard rental application forms

With a thorough rental application, agents can ensure every prospective tenant is who they say they are and protect their landlord client from bad actors. In this guide, we'll go over the information agents should ask from applicants and explain what agents need to look for (and how to interpret) on a rental application.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

Rental application process 101

In this article, we'll go over the various parts of the rental application process including what the application is, why you can't afford to ignore an application, and what you can expect in the subsequent chapters of this guide.

RentSpree Staff
California real estate rental application fees
Landlord

A guide to California rental application fees

The rental application process varies, with different requirements for different states and municipalities. If you are a landlord, rental agent, or property manager in California, it’s important for you to keep up with all of the ins and outs of the rental application process, including the fees and deposits you are allowed to charge to potential renters. Our guide to California rental application fees will ensure that you are on the right side of the state’s latest legislation and regulatory requirements.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

Identifying red flags on apartment rental applications

With rental scams on the rise, landlords can't afford to fall victim to bad actors pretending to be a legitimate applicant. In this article, we'll explain what a rental application scam is, go over common red flags on applications, and provide best practices on how to avoid rental scams.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

How to choose between two applicants

When it comes to filling a rental vacancy, having too many prospective tenants can be just as stressful as a slow rental market. In order to simplify the process of choosing between two qualified applicants, landlords should establish a clear set of criteria and an application process to remove any anxieties that come with making a final decision.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

How to review a completed RentSpree rental application

When it comes time to evaluate potential applicants, landlords need as much information as possible to make a smart decision. In this article, we'll break down the various components of a completed RentSpree Rental Application and how the information collected can help landlords identify the right pick for their rental property.

Courtney Finello
Product Marketing
Landlord

What to ask during pre-screening, screening, and post-application

With a detailed list of rental application questions, landlords can thoroughly evaluate every applicant and make the best decision for their rental properties. Before listing your property on the market, take the time to outline how you'll screen each tenant and establish a list of questions to ask during every stage of the application process.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

What renters need to know about reusable rental applications

In today’s competitive rental market, one vacancy can quickly turn into a bidding war among multiple parties. As renters increasingly find themselves applying to multiple units just to stand a chance at finding their next home, reusable rental applications can be the reprieve they need for an otherwise costly situation.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

A guide to understanding rental application fees

When applying for an apartment, renters will often encounter what's known as a rental application fee. But what exactly is included in an apartment application fee, how much do they cost, and what does it cover? In this guide, we'll go over everything that makes up the rental application fee as well as what renters need to know about paying this fee.

RentSpree Staff