Tenant screening and application is the initial phase of potential rental agreement between a landlord and tenant.  A tenant is required by the landlord to fill out a rental application form so that the landlord would have enough information to run a background check and a history check to verify and assess whether the potential tenant would be a good tenant or not.  Some common information asked on an application form include: full identification such as drivers license and social security, rental history, employment details, credit information, friend and family details, and permission to verify all details. This is the most important step in the process of renting out a rental unit because if this check isn’t done properly and thoroughly, the cost of having unpaid rent or property damages will cost more.