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For example, in California, landlords are prohibited from requiring tenants to provide their social security numbers and are only permitted to use them for specific purposes such as obtaining credit reports or background checks.

How to Fill Out A Rental Application Your Contact Information. Your Social Security Number. Driver's License or State Identification. Current and Past Rental Information. Employment Information and Proof of Income. Personal References. Other Possible Rental Application Requirements.

Every rental agreement must have certain terms, and is prohibited from containing certain other terms. The lease must include the name, address, and phone number of the owner, the person responsible for maintenance, and the person to whom the tenant can give copies of formal notices, complaints, or court papers.

Start by noting the basic identifying information: List the date, property address, and tenant details. Proceed room by room: Document each item in every room, including its condition. Be thorough and include all elements like walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, and any appliances or furniture.

Since you live there and are under a current lease, the landlord must respect your right to privacy and cannot be unreasonable with the showings. If the landlord is unreasonable, you can deny the showings and force the landlord to get a court order for the showings (access to the property).

How to Evict Step 1: Send an Eviction Notice. Non-Payment of Rent. Non-Compliance. Illegal Activity. Month-to-Month. Step 2: Wait to Hear from the Tenant. Step 3: File in Court. Step 4: Serve the Tenant. Step 5: Attend a Hearing. Step 6: Obtain a Writ of Execution. Appeal. Step 7: Repossess the Property.

Generally, a landlord cannot take possession of the rental property, physically remove the tenant or their personal property, or change the locks without going through a court. Depending on the reason for eviction, a landlord must provide the tenant either a 14-Day or 30-day Notice to Quit.

Tenant Screening Checklist Check that the rental application is complete: Personal details. Conduct the initial interview. Reference verification. Assess financial stability. Credit and Background Checks. Review lease agreements with the prospective tenant. Review Compliance with Fair Housing Laws:

One of the best ways to add a touch of style to your rental property is through pictures or wall art. However, some landlords insert clauses into their tenancy agreements either banning hanging pictures with nails altogether or, more commonly, requesting that all holes are made good at the end of your tenancy.