Tenant Screening Checklist

Applicant Name: _______________________________

Application Review

• [ ] Application fully and accurately completed
• [ ] Government photo ID verified (copy on file)
• [ ] Income verified (minimum 3× monthly rent recommended)
• [ ] Employment confirmed (call employer directly)
• [ ] Previous landlord reference contacted

Credit & Background

• [ ] Written consent obtained for credit check
• [ ] Credit check completed (score: ______)
• [ ] No significant recent delinquencies or collections
• [ ] No recent bankruptcies or consumer proposals
• [ ] Background check completed (if required)

Reference Checks

• [ ] Personal reference contacted
• [ ] Previous landlord contacted: rent paid on time? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• [ ] Previous landlord: would rent to again? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• [ ] Previous landlord: property left in good condition? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Red Flags to Watch

• [ ] Frequent moves (less than 1 year per tenancy without valid reason)
• [ ] Income cannot be independently verified
• [ ] Negative reference from previous landlord
• [ ] Unexplained gaps in employment or rental history
• [ ] Refuses to consent to a credit check
• [ ] Eviction history

Decision

☐ Approved ☐ Conditionally Approved ☐ Declined

Conditions/Notes: _______________________________

Date: __________ Landlord Signature: __________

Always apply screening criteria consistently to all applicants to comply with human rights legislation.