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TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
2450 Maple Drive, Unit 7C, Austin, TX 78704
Application Date
February 15, 2026
Applicant
Sarah Mitchell
Pets: One cat (indoor)
Landlord / Manager
Greenfield Property Management
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$5,200
Income:Rent Ratio
3.1x
Credit Score
720
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Oak Street, Apt 4A, Austin, TX 78701 | Cedar Apartments LLC | 3 years | Relocating for work |
| 55 Elm Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 | Maria Santos | 2 years | Needed larger space |
References
James Rodriguez
Previous Landlord
(512) 555-3100
“Always paid on time, maintained unit well”
Karen Lee
Employer
(512) 555-8800
“Employed for 4 years, stable income”
Overall Score:
ExcellentDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 15, 2026
Additional Notes
Strong application. Excellent rental history and references. Approved for immediate move-in.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
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TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
2450 Maple Drive, Unit 7C, Austin, TX 78704
Application Date
February 15, 2026
Applicant
Sarah Mitchell
Pets: One cat (indoor)
Landlord / Manager
Greenfield Property Management
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$5,200
Income:Rent Ratio
3.1x
Credit Score
720
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Oak Street, Apt 4A, Austin, TX 78701 | Cedar Apartments LLC | 3 years | Relocating for work |
| 55 Elm Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 | Maria Santos | 2 years | Needed larger space |
References
James Rodriguez
Previous Landlord
(512) 555-3100
“Always paid on time, maintained unit well”
Karen Lee
Employer
(512) 555-8800
“Employed for 4 years, stable income”
Overall Score:
ExcellentDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 15, 2026
Additional Notes
Strong application. Excellent rental history and references. Approved for immediate move-in.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
Standard RentalUse Template
TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
Riverside Apartments, Building C, Unit 312, Seattle, WA 98101
Application Date
February 18, 2026
Applicant
David Chen
Pets: None
Landlord / Manager
Riverside Property Group
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$6,800
Income:Rent Ratio
2.8x
Credit Score
695
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Pine Street, Apt 8B, Seattle, WA 98102 | Pacific Heights Mgmt | 2 years | Lease ended, seeking lower rent |
| 122 Cedar Lane, Bellevue, WA 98004 | Robert Kim | 18 months | Job relocation to Seattle |
References
Linda Park
Previous Landlord
(206) 555-4200
“Good tenant, no issues reported”
Mark Johnson
Colleague
(206) 555-7700
“Works together for 3 years, reliable person”
Overall Score:
GoodDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 18, 2026
Additional Notes
Solid application. Credit slightly below ideal but strong income and clean history.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
Multi-Unit PropertyUse Template
TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
1200 Oceanview Terrace, Penthouse 4, Miami, FL 33139
Application Date
February 10, 2026
Applicant
Alexandra Dumont
Pets: Small dog (Yorkshire Terrier, 8 lbs)
Landlord / Manager
Prestige Living Realty
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$22,000
Income:Rent Ratio
4.4x
Credit Score
790
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Brickell Ave, Unit 42A, Miami, FL 33131 | Brickell Luxury Residences | 2 years | Upgrading to larger unit |
References
Thomas Wright
Previous Landlord
(305) 555-9000
“Exceptional tenant, always early on payments”
Dr. Nadia Hasan
Personal Reference
(305) 555-1200
“Known for 10 years, highly trustworthy”
Robert Fields
Financial Advisor
(305) 555-6600
“Confirmed assets and stable income”
Overall Score:
ExcellentDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 10, 2026
Additional Notes
Outstanding applicant. Top-tier credit, high income, impeccable references.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
Premium PropertyUse Template
TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
850 University Blvd, Apt 2D, Boulder, CO 80302
Application Date
February 20, 2026
Applicant
Amir Patel
Pets: None
Landlord / Manager
Campus Edge Properties
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$1,200 (part-time + parental support)
Income:Rent Ratio
1.5x (with co-signer 4.2x)
Credit Score
650
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Dorms, Room 214, Boulder, CO 80301 | CU Boulder Housing | 2 years | Moving off campus |
References
Prof. Susan Clarke
Academic Advisor
(303) 555-2200
“Responsible student in good academic standing”
Raj Patel
Parent / Co-signer
(720) 555-8100
“Co-signer with verified income of $9,500/month”
Overall Score:
GoodDecision
CONDITIONALDecision Date
February 20, 2026
Conditions
Approved with co-signer (Raj Patel). Co-signer must sign lease and provide proof of income.
Additional Notes
First-time renter. Limited credit history but strong co-signer backing.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
Student RentalUse Template
TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
3215 Willow Creek Road, Portland, OR 97205
Application Date
February 12, 2026
Applicant
Jessica and Marcus Thompson
Pets: One golden retriever (55 lbs, trained)
Landlord / Manager
Cascade Home Rentals
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$8,400 (combined)
Income:Rent Ratio
3.5x
Credit Score
740
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1420 Birch Street, Portland, OR 97201 | Sunset Property Management | 4 years | Growing family, need more bedrooms |
| 780 Ash Drive, Beaverton, OR 97003 | Greg Wilson | 3 years | Relocated to Portland |
References
Angela Morris
Previous Landlord
(503) 555-3400
“Wonderful tenants. Maintained yard and property. Would rent to them again.”
Dr. Brian Foster
Employer (Marcus)
(503) 555-9200
“Employed 6 years, recently promoted”
Overall Score:
ExcellentDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 12, 2026
Additional Notes
Exceptional applicants. Long stable rental history, strong combined income, excellent references. Pet deposit of $500 collected.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
Family RentalUse Template
TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
500 Innovation Blvd, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75201
Application Date
February 8, 2026
Applicant
Bright Ideas Marketing LLC
Pets: N/A
Landlord / Manager
Metro Commercial Realty
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$45,000 (business revenue)
Income:Rent Ratio
5.6x
Credit Score
760 (business credit)
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Market Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75202 | Downtown Office Partners | 3 years | Expanding team, need larger space |
References
Patricia Nguyen
Previous Landlord
(214) 555-4100
“Reliable business tenant, always paid early”
First National Bank
Banking Reference
(214) 555-7000
“Active business account for 5+ years in good standing”
Overall Score:
ExcellentDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 8, 2026
Additional Notes
Established business with strong revenue. 3-year lease term agreed. Security deposit of 2 months rent.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
Commercial LeaseUse Template
TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
920 College Ave, Room B, San Diego, CA 92101
Application Date
February 22, 2026
Applicant
Jordan Brooks
Pets: None (pet-free household)
Landlord / Manager
Alex Rivera (Primary Tenant)
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$3,200
Income:Rent Ratio
2.7x
Credit Score
680
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415 Palm Drive, Apt 6, San Diego, CA 92103 | Coastal Living Properties | 1 year | Lease ended, looking for shared housing |
References
Sam Torres
Previous Roommate
(619) 555-2800
“Clean, respectful, paid share on time”
Emily Zhang
Work Supervisor
(619) 555-5500
“Reliable employee, good character”
Overall Score:
GoodDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 22, 2026
Additional Notes
Good fit for shared living. Clean background, steady income, positive roommate reference.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
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TENANT SCREENING CHECKLIST
750 Luxury Lane, Unit 5B, Denver, CO 80202
Application Date
February 25, 2026
Applicant
Michael Torres
Pets: None
Landlord / Manager
CityStay Furnished Apartments
Screening Criteria
Employment Verified
Income Verified
Credit Checked
Background Check Complete
Identity Verified
No Eviction History
Monthly Income
$7,500
Income:Rent Ratio
2.5x
Credit Score
710
Rental History
| Address | Landlord | Duration | Reason for Leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Corporate Suites, Denver, CO 80201 | Executive Stay Denver | 6 months | Project-based assignment ended |
| 88 Main Street, Apt 3, Chicago, IL 60601 | Lakeshore Rentals | 4 years | Relocated for work |
References
Jennifer Walsh
Employer (HR Director)
(720) 555-3900
“Relocated for 6-month project. Company will cover rent if needed.”
David Kim
Previous Landlord
(312) 555-6200
“Great tenant during 4-year lease. Left unit in excellent condition.”
Overall Score:
GoodDecision
APPROVEDDecision Date
February 25, 2026
Additional Notes
Corporate relocation tenant. 6-month lease term. Employer backup confirmed. First and last month deposit collected.
Landlord / Property Manager Signature
Date
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