How much info can you request from tenant screening?

[Sam Li]

Hi, folks,

We're doing some tenants screening with Zillow while its content seems to be not sufficient, especially for tenants with less than 650 credit score which we may want more info. Is that normal to ask tenants for below info during the screening, especially for item 2 and 3? 

For each applications 18 years or older.
1. sign a question form which asks basic informations including employer history, etc
2. Provide driver’s license
3. Provide income proof (last three months paychecks). And for self-employed, provide your latest tax return as well as 3 months worth of bank statements. Contact information of clients is also helpful.
4. credit report and background check.

Thanks

Sam

Thanks

Si

[Peter Tverdov]

You're being a bit stricter than we would (property management company that manages over 100 doors) but you're in the ball park.

Remember, it's a rental, they're not applying for a mortgage.

If you have questions during the application process that need answering that's totally fine.