Tenant Screening Criteria

[Bradley Gasparovich]

I am curious if there are any pre made criteria lists out there or if there are any “must haves” for tenant screening. 

For example, minimum 650 credit score and 3x rent for gross income. And are these criteria lists for me to create as I feel fit? Is there any specific list I MUST follow? Is it more to protect me against fair housing? 

Thank you in advance! 

[Charles Carillo]

@Bradley Gasparovich

I would also add your stance on an applicant with a criminal record and previous evictions. 

Also, we have witnessed a lot of tenant applicant fraud related to income verification and employment, in addition to identity theft. I would make sure to thoroughly verify the applicant is who they say they are and that they are actually employed where they say they work.