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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
Landlord

How to be a great landlord to your tenants

Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your renters doesn't have to be stressful or overly complicated. In this article, we're sharing several tips on how to be a great landlord and the various tools you can employ to make your life as a landlord headache-free.

RentSpree Staff
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

How long does tenant screening take?

If you’re used to making snap decisions based on your gut instincts, a thorough tenant screening process might seem like a waste of time, especially if you have a property that’s currently unoccupied. How long does a tenant screening process take and why should you spend the time? Here you’ll find out what to expect and learn more about what mistakes can crop up during the process.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

What Is credit screening?

How can you evaluate the financial fitness of a potential renter? Among the tools at your disposal is credit screening, but what is credit screening and how can you conduct a comprehensive and effective screening of that new rental applicant? Find out the ins and outs of this strategy and learn how to put it to work as you seek out your next tenant, including what to do in the event of a negative report.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

How To Verify Tenant Employment

Before you rent a property to a potential tenant, you need to ensure that they can afford the rent -- and that their income source is consistent. This guide will help you learn how to verify tenant employment as well as what to do if your tenant has an alternative source of income, like retirement income from a pension or self-employed income from a small business or freelance gig.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

Five Ways That You Can Verify a Standard Rental Application

When a renter provides you with information as part of the rental application process, do you take their assertions at face value? How do you know that they really make that much each month? How do you know they are who they say they are? Here are five ways that you can verify standard rental application information so that you can make decisions with more confidence.

Matthias McManus
RentSpree Marketing
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Landlord

How to screen tenants in the rental application process

For some landlords, choosing a potential tenant may be a casual process, based on a handshake and a smile. However, professional rental representation and property management requires a higher level of performance to ensure that you find a reliable and well-qualified tenant. Learn how the rental application helps you when screening applicants so that you can make more informed decisions on every property you manage.

Matthias McManus
RentSpree Marketing
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Landlord

Is a rental application legally binding?

If you’re used to working with buyers, you may be used to the contractual obligations imposed by many of the contracts you’re used to working with. Does a rental application work like an offer? Is a rental application legally binding? Find out more about what does -- and doesn’t -- occur when you ask a potential renter to sign on the dotted line.

Matthias McManus
RentSpree Marketing
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Landlord

Questions to Ask When Verifying Tenants

Some landlords and rental agents believe in going with their gut when it comes time to interview a prospective tenant. Wouldn’t you prefer a more reliable, consistent approach? Our list of the best questions to ask when verifying tenants will help you ensure that you get the information you need and avoid any red flags that might indicate a less than desirable potential renter.

Matthias McManus
RentSpree Marketing