If you’re getting ready to rent out a room, a home, or even a commercial property, you’ll want to make sure that you screen your tenants well. Almost any problem that a landlord faces can be eliminated through the screening process. When you’re readying to rent out a property, you’ll want to make sure you treat all potential renters fairly and that your process is consistent and fairly transparent. What does this mean for you? At the very least, you’ll want to make sure you have every tenant submit a rental application form. Through that form, potential tenants will be able to authorize a credit report and criminal history check for you. By signing on the dotted line, they’re putting it in writing that they understand and give permission for this. Click here to read more.