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📋 Leasing

Rental Applications
Step-by-Step Guide

Accept online applications, review applicant details, run screening reports, and approve or deny — all from one dashboard.

Manage Applications

How to receive, review, and process rental applications.

1

Enable Online Applications

Go to your property listing and toggle "Accept Online Applications" on. An "Apply Now" button appears on your listing for prospective tenants.

2

Customize Application Requirements

Configure what you require: income verification, employment history, rental references, government ID, and pet information. Set your income-to-rent ratio threshold.

3

Receive & Review Applications

New applications appear in Leasing → Applications. Review each applicant's profile, uploaded documents, employment details, and rental history.

4

Run Tenant Screening

Click "Run Screening" to initiate background, credit, and eviction checks via TransUnion. Results appear directly in the application. See our Tenant Screening Guide.

5

Approve or Deny

After reviewing all materials, click "Approve" or "Deny". Approved applicants receive an invitation to sign the lease. Denied applicants receive a compliant adverse action notice.

6

Convert to Tenant

Once approved, click "Create Lease" to move the applicant into the leasing workflow. Their application data auto-fills the tenant profile.

Apply for a Rental

How to submit an application and track your status.

1

Find a Property

Browse listings on My Rental Spot and click "Apply Now" on any property accepting applications.

2

Fill Out the Application

Enter your personal info, employment details, income, rental history, and references. Upload your ID and proof of income as requested.

3

Authorize Screening

Review and consent to the background and credit check. This is required by most property managers and processed securely through TransUnion.

4

Pay Application Fee (if applicable)

Some property managers charge an application fee. If required, pay securely via credit/debit card during submission.

5

Track Your Status

Monitor your application status from your dashboard: Submitted → Under Review → Screening → Decision. You'll be notified by email at each step.

The Applications Dashboard

Review all applications in one place with screening results and quick actions.

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Applications
Riverside Apartments — 3 applications for Unit 5A
3 Total 1 Screened 2 Pending
MR
Maria Rodriguez
Applied Feb 10 · Income: $5,200/mo · Employer: Cleveland Clinic
Screening Complete
Credit Score
742
Background
✓ Clear
Eviction
✓ None
Rent Ratio
3.7x
View Full Report
✓ Approve
✕ Deny
DL
David Lee
Applied Feb 12 · Income: $4,600/mo · Employer: Self-employed
Pending Screening
Run Screening
JC
Jennifer Chen
Applied Feb 13 · Income: $4,800/mo · Employer: KeyBank
New
Review
Applications Dashboard — review applicants, screening results, and approve/deny
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My Applications
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Riverside Apartments — Unit 5A
123 Main Street, Cleveland, OH · $1,400/mo · 2 bed / 1 bath
Submitted ✓
Under Review ✓
Screening
Decision
Applied Feb 10, 2026 · Your screening is being processed. You'll be notified once a decision is made.
Renter view — track your application status through each stage

Common Questions

About rental applications.

Yes. You can set an application fee in your listing settings. Some states cap the amount or require it to cover only actual screening costs. Check your state's laws.
TransUnion screening results typically return within minutes. Occasionally, manual review items can take up to 24 hours.
When you deny an application, My Rental Spot auto-generates a compliant adverse action notice per FCRA requirements, including the reason for denial and the applicant's right to dispute.
Yes. All applications are listed for that unit. You can review and compare applicants side by side before making a decision.
Yes. The primary applicant can add co-applicants during the application process. Each co-applicant submits their own information and authorizes separate screening.

Streamline Your Leasing Process

Online applications, instant screening, and one-click approvals — all free.

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