THE RENTAL GIRL APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Many times, we receive multiple applications for a single property. Only completed applications will be
We submit all apps to the owner for their consideration. Check out the accepted and presented to the property
owners for their consideration. Make
video tutorial on our site to help make your application stand out.
sure you have followed the checklist
and have gathered all listed materials
NOTE: The listing “Details” will inform you of the cost involved to sign a in order, before submitting.
lease for each particular property. ONLY proceed if you are financially
prepared to sign a lease within the next 24-72 hours. Funds are due
in FULL in the form of a cashier’s check at lease signing.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for completion.
To sign a lease / secure a property, you must have lease signing funds in full, regardless of the lease start date.
One completed app per adult is required (even if married) — NO BLANK SPACES especially w/landlord contact info.
Intro letter about yourself — this can strengthen your app by giving the landlord a personal connection with you.
A clear color scanned ID per applicant (tip: take a photo with your smart phone and email it).
Proof of income for each adult. Please use the guide below. (This is key, we cannot go forward without it.)
A pet application (if applicable)
A photo of each pet (if applicable)
Get your screening fee ready but DO NOT pay it until you are asked to do so by the agent.
NOTE: In general, blank spaces on an application give the WRONG impression.
Please do not leave a single space/line empty. If something does not apply, write N/A.
RENTAL HISTORY: List a minimum of 5 years of CREDITORS: Show the average of your monthly debt OCCUPANTS: List all the people you plan to live with.
rental history. Provide correct information: call the (not living expenses). List the creditor’s that hold the If it's only you, write SELF — no blank spaces.
numbers before submitting them. If you don't have debts and include average monthly payment & city.
the correct number, you might find it by driving by Example: car loans, credit cards, school loans, etc. SIGNATURE: Please answer every question, sign &
the property, calling a neighbor, old roommate or date. Only apply if you have a property in mind.
looking it up online. When spaces are left blank, the REFERENCES: List a minimum of two people who
are reachable. Each person must have their own PROOF OF INCOME: Landlords look for a minimum of
property owners may think you left a place on bad 3 times the amount of rent in household income.
terms. Completed rental history makes you a references and they cannot be landlords or family
stronger applicant. members. Do not repeat references your housemates
have listed.
Single Job / Salary: New Positions (Less than 3 mo.): Freelance / Commission / Multiple Sources:
If you have one source of income Official signed offer letter. This must be on company If your income varies for ANY reason, provide a minimum of three (3)
AND your pay stub, list the year letterhead, showing income, part or full-time, start date months of bank statements. To verify the income you stated on the
to date, two CURRENT pay stubs & signed by employer. Also include any current paystubs application, we average the deposits over the amount of months you
are acceptable. Submit bank you have received thus far. For new employment, savings provide. If the deposits vary dramatically you may want to provide
statements with savings reserves is very important. Include bank statements showing more than 3 statements to show the usual average deposit. You are
to strengthen your application. reserves/savings AND pay stubs from previous job. welcome to provide additional months of statements.
When showing bank statements, screen shots are not acceptable. With your online banking you can access the PDF version of the statements and send us the page(s) required.
The page(s) you send need to have 3 things: 1. Your name as the account holder. 2. Total deposits for the month. 3. Statement dates. *** To strengthen your application it ALWAYS
helps to show a bank statement with reserves/savings. We do not need the entire bank statement — just the monthly summary page (which is usually the 1st, 2nd or last page).
APPLICATION TO RENT
Individual application & screening fee required from each adult occupant over age 18 (even if married)
Name Cell
Birth date Soc. Sec. No. Driv. Lic. No.
m /d / y
EMAIL IDEAL MOVE IN DATE
Present Address
Address City ZIP
include apt. #
Owner/Mgr. Phone From To
Reason for moving Rent amount (your portion):
Previous Address
Address City ZIP
include apt. #
Owner/Mgr. Phone From To
Reason for moving Rent amount (your portion):
Next Previous Address
Address City ZIP
include apt. #
Owner/Mgr. Phone From To
Reason for moving Rent amount (your portion):
Present Occupation Prior Occupation (or 2nd Occupation)
Company name
Type of business
Address
Occupation/position
Name of supervisor
Phone of supervisor
Dates of employment
from:__ to:__
Monthly salary
Proposed Occupants
Name Age Occupation Relationship Full-time or
part-time occupant?
Name Age Occupation Relationship Full-time or
part-time occupant?
Name Age Occupation Relationship Full-time or
part-time occupant?
Financial Information
Name of bank Branch address
Checking acct. Savings acct. Approx. balance
last 4 digits last 4 digits
Name of bank Branch address
Checking acct. Savings acct. Approx. balance
last 4 digits last 4 digits
Name of creditor Address
monthly payments
Phone # Payments/month Approx. balance
Name of creditor Address
monthly payments
Phone # Payments/month Approx. balance
Name of creditor Address
monthly payments
Phone # Payments/month Approx. balance
Additional Information
1st emergency contact Address Phone Relationship
2nd emergency contact Address Phone Relationship
1st personal reference Years Address Phone Occupation
non-family known
2nd personal reference Years Address Phone Occupation
non-family known
Vehicle Make Model Year Color Lic. Plate
Motorcycle Make Model Year Color Lic. Plate
or other vehicles
Will you have any pets? If so, describe
and fill out a pet application
Have you ever had any Have you ever filed for Do you smoke?
credit problems? YES NO bankruptcy? YES NO YES NO
Have you ever been evicted for non-payment of rent or for any other reason, Have you ever been convicted
or have you had an unlawful detainer filed against you? YES NO of a felony? YES NO
Will you be using water filled Do you have If you DO have musical
furniture in your residence? YES NO musical instruments? YES NO instruments, what kind?
NOTE: All adults occupants including co-signers are equally responsible for the full months rent. Initial here _______
Applicant represents that statements made above are true and correct and hereby authorizes verification of credit, income and references and agrees to furnish additional
credit references upon request. Applicant agrees to pay for said verification via paypal or cash to The Rental Girl. Such payment is part of the application process and is a
charge for the administrative costs of application consideration. Applicant authorizes The Rental Girl and/or property owner to obtain credit report and/or other tenant
screening reports including but not limited to unlawful detainer checks, and understands credit report may result in a hard hit to applicant’s credit. The undersigned makes
application to rent housing accommodations designated as:
Apt. # Located at:
The rental for which is $ per month and upon approval of this application agrees to sign rent or lease agreement and to make all payments due before occupancy.
Dated: Time:
Signature of applicant:
For application requirements, please visit: therentalgirl.com
