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California Rental Application

A California rental application is used by a landlord or property management company when seeking a viable candidate for a rental property. This application will collect the candidate's personal information, such as rental history, employment information, and income.
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Application Requirements

  1. Application Fee: The maximum fee a landlord can charge a tenant is updated annually per the Consumer Price Index.[1] For 2025, the maximum application fee was set to $66.92.[2]
    • Not Charged Unless Considered: An applicant is not charged a fee unless their application is actually considered.[3]
  2. Tenant Screening Criteria: A required document given to tenants to establish the screening criteria for a property.[4]
  3. First Applicant Approved: The first applicant who meets the landlord’s criteria is approved for tenancy.[5]
  4. Reusing a Previous Credit Report: If the applicant has a recent consumer credit report, they can submit it, and it is the landlord’s choice whether to use it for the screening process.[6]
  5. Copy of Credit Report: If an application fee has been paid, a copy of the credit report used in the decision of their screening must be sent to the applicant within 7 days by personal delivery, mail, or email within 7 days.[7]

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