 TITLE: How to Check Your Rental History Report CONTENT: What Else Do Landlords Check When You Apply to Rent?\n----------------------------------------------------\nDifferent landlords handle tenant applications differently. Some do relatively little screening; others may download multiple reports themselves or work with a consumer reporting agency that offers tenant screenings.\nHere are a few things a landlord is likely to check as part of the application process:\n### Your Income and Employment\nThere are multiple ways for landlords to check your income and employment. They may contact your employer directly or request proof of income from you in the form of pay stubs, tax forms or bank account statements. If it's clear based on income information that you can't afford the unit you're applying for, you can be denied regardless of other factors. END