Application Requirements
- 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]
- Tenant Screening Criteria: A required document given to tenants to establish the screening criteria for a property.[4]
- First Applicant Approved: The first applicant who meets the landlord’s criteria is approved for tenancy.[5]
- 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]
- 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]