Monica --24.6.xxx.xxx

If one comes back today (for example) and you start processing and choose them … then another one comes back in three days … it's too late. Don't process and tell them that you have already selected another applicant. Now, if you have MORE vacancies coming up you COULD ask them if they want to be screened and potentially placed on a list for those … but that's up to you and your rentals. --69.201.xx.xxx

Landlords have the liberty of accepting a group of applications and weeding through them for the one they like best. As long as their choice is no discrimatory for the seven catagories. --162.247.xx.xx

One thing to keep in mind - this person you view as a “top choice potential renter” has probably looked at other rental units and your unit may not be number 1 on their list. Take applications from everyone who is interested then narrow it down to the ones that meet your criteria and pick the best from those. --166.137.xxx.xx

Yes send to all four as you want to know who is living there. --99.203.xx.xxx

Is your application in accordance with California laws and the lease agreement you’re going to use California specific? If the answer is no to either question you should join the apartment owners association and get all the proper forms. --75.22.xx.xx

It seems like you're doing this backwards. It would have been much safer (discrimination-wise) to offer any interested candidates an application when they viewed the property...not several days later. --50.45.xxx.xx

Process only the ones who pay the background/credit check fee, you sound kinda new in this business so do not accept any carry-in reports (that is a red flag they have real problems they are hiding) this sheds away many tire kicker lookie-loo applicants - they self screen out, then the idea is to have a standard criteria for consideration. In my area we follow the HUD guideline of 3xrent for garnishable income, damage deposit 2xrent must all be turned over in money orders or cash before any keys are issued. Have you already downloaded your state and local tenant rules? Your lease is in compliance with those rules... --76.188.xxx.xx

No unless the names and phone numbers appear on a public site. You don't know what they look like so pick the best and send the application. --73.178.xxx.xx

Oh, sorry, you did see them. Yes, unless they disqualified themselves at the viewing by complaining about the unit already, saying they didn't have the deposit or something like that, or anything you heard, then I would send them all the application and hope the one you want replies first. That's why I talk via email first and pursue the ones that seem to be a great fit. I am having an issue with one who refused to answer my email questions. I looked the name up on Facebook after he gave me his first name and I think he is a "hater". --73.178.xxx.xx

Monica,when you first showed the property,you should have had the applications with you.And by asking the applicants certain pertinent questions,would have been able to know which was a good fit,you then could have gotten the credit check fees when you first showed it.How are you going to do that now?......charlie.............................. You have to revamp your mode of operation.........................the horse is. Usually put into the shafts first,or did you ever see a cart?..........charlie.................................you'll have to visit an operational farm............................ --174.199.x.xxx

Thank you everyone for your responses. We use online application through Zillow.com for the folks who are interested in filling out the application. --24.6.xxx.xxx

VERY few go all the way, so my choice is usually made for me. --100.36.xx.xxx

VERY few go all the way, so my choice is usually made for me. --100.36.xx.xxx