Free renter planning tool

Application Readiness Checklist

Build an apartment application checklist before you pay a fee. Sort out your documents and questions, then print the list for yourself.

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Prepare before you apply

Check off an item once it's ready or you know it doesn't apply to you. You don't need to upload anything here.

Go over the community’s screening rules with usWe check credit, rental history, income, occupancy and other rules for you. Ask us about anything unclear before paying.

Have the right ID readyAsk which kinds of ID the community takes. Don't type ID numbers into this tool.

Gather your income documentsAsk which pay stubs, benefit letters, offer letters or other proof of income the community takes.

Write down your rental historyKeep a list of past addresses, dates and landlord contact info for yourself.

Pull records tied to a screening issueIf it applies, gather receipts, payment plans, court papers showing how a case ended, or letters and emails. Ask your locator what helps.

Work out your move-in budgetInclude the first rent payment, deposits, application fees, and other charges.

Confirm fees and refund rulesAsk what you pay before approval and which amounts you can get back.

Plan for a guarantor or cosignerIf you need one, we check which companies they take and who qualifies. Ask what it costs and whether there's a separate deposit.

Confirm availability and the next stepCheck the unit, move date, current price, and how to apply with the community.

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