Am I scaring away potential tenants?

[Maria Crenshaw]

I have a condo listed for rent on all the major sites. I'm getting a fair bit of interest but every tenant who inquires disappears as soon as I share the following qualification standards with them. Am I scaring them away or is this just good filtering?

Qualification Standards

Applicants must meet minimum screening standards to be considered:

 Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number.

 Applicant's monthly household income must exceed three times the rent. All income must be from a

verifiable source. Unverifiable income will not be considered.

 Applicants must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years.

 Applicant may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords.

 Applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit score must be a minimum of 600.

 A background check will be conducted on all applicants who are or will be 18 years old while living in the

home. Applicant’s background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.

 Applicant must be a non-smoker.

 Occupancy is limited to 2 people per bedroom.

 Pets are not allowed.

[Colleen F.]

You have too many words in your requirements. I would make it a sentence or two

 I would also specifically get rid of these:  Applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit score must be a minimum of 600. A background check will be conducted on all applicants who are or will be 18 years old while living in the home. Applicant’s background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility. 

It is enough to say minimum credit score 600, background check required on occupants > 18 yrs old.  You can scrutinize the tenant but you should not sound like the great scrutinizer.  It gives an off putting first impression.   

Also a background check on someone turning 18 is useless. You can typically only get offences that occur after 18.

Is this all you send of do you say open house on x date or try to schedule a showing?