Illinois Apartment Lease Rental Application Questionnaire
Understanding this form
The Apartment Lease Rental Application Questionnaire is a document that potential tenants fill out to provide landlords with essential information for evaluating their suitability as renters. This form aids landlords in their decision-making process by requesting pertinent data and includes necessary disclosures and authorizations for releasing information relevant to the application. Unlike a lease agreement, this form serves to collect background information rather than establish tenancy rights.
What’s included in this form
- Applicantâs personal information, including name, contact details, and social security number.
- Consent for credit and criminal history checks, essential for the landlordâs judgment.
- Required disclosures about potential obligations and landlord's non-discrimination policy.
- Agreement clause confirming the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant.
- Specific information fields for landlords, including rent amount and lease dates.
When to use this form
This form is used when a prospective tenant applies to rent an apartment. Landlords require this application to gather information that helps them assess the applicant's rental history, creditworthiness, and overall compatibility as a tenant. It is particularly useful in competitive rental markets where landlords may receive multiple applications for a single property.
Who can use this document
- Prospective tenants looking to rent an apartment.
- Landlords seeking a systematic method to evaluate rental applications.
- Property management companies assisting landlords in the tenant screening process.
Steps to complete this form
- Fill out all required personal information, ensuring accuracy.
- Read and sign the consent section for credit and background checks.
- Review the disclosures and ensure you understand them before signing.
- Specify the proposed rental amount and other details as needed.
- Sign and date the application before submission to the landlord.
Does this form need to be notarized?
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
Common mistakes
- Failing to provide complete information, such as social security numbers or addresses.
- Not signing the application or missing required signatures.
- Overlooking the consent for credit checks section.
- Providing false or misleading information, which can lead to rejection.
Benefits of using this form online
- Convenient and easy access for tenants to complete the application from home.
- Forms are easily downloadable and printable for physical submissions.
- Templates are created by licensed attorneys, ensuring legal soundness.
- Allows for quick revisions and accurate completion without errors.
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FAQ
Rent As well as the amount due, the lease should be clear about which day of the month rent is due and how payment to the landlord can be made. As a tenant, you have a voice in determining how you choose to pay your rent. (With Get Digs, you can make a payment with your rewards credit card.
Do you have to provide your Social Security number on the rental application? No, but to run the credit request, the applicant's full name, current address and Social Security number have to be provided to ensure the validity of the report.Rules vary by the company that provides the credit report.
While this is not recommended, there is no law preventing private-sector organizations, including landlords, from asking for your SIN for other purposes such as identification (though they cannot require it). In these cases, you are under no obligation to provide your SIN .
