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What landlords look at

Most landlords use similar criteria.

Income

Many landlords want monthly income to be a certain multiple of the rent. Ask what they require.

Rental history

They may contact past landlords about payment and care of the unit.

Credit

They may check your credit report for payment history.

Background

Some check eviction and criminal records. State and local laws may limit what can be considered.