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What Are Credit References on a Rental Application? (2025 Guide)

Rising rent prices and tighter application processes have made credit references on a rental application more important than ever. These references are a direct reflection of your financial habits. So, what are credit references on a rental application, and how do you make yours stand out? Let’s break it down. Key Takeaways: What are credit references on a rental application? Credit references show landlords your financial reliability beyond just credit scores. Best references come from previous landlords, employers, or financial professionals. Avoid friends, family, or unverifiable contacts to keep credibility strong. If no credit references are available, landlords review employment, rent-to-income ratio, and alternatives like bank statements or guarantors. What Is a Credit

Jul 30, 2025

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What Can a Landlord Look at During an Inspection? 2025 Guidelines

What Can a Landlord Look at During an Inspection? 2025 Guidelines

Routine inspections are a key part of managing rental property, but even experienced landlords pause to ask: What can a landlord look at during an inspection? The 2025 rules offer clearer boundaries, helping you protect your property without infringing o

Jul 30, 2025
Who Pays the Broker Fee When Renting? A Complete Guide (2025)

Who Pays the Broker Fee When Renting? A Complete Guide (2025)

Who pays the broker's fee when renting? It’s a question that pops up a lot, but the answer isn’t always clear. Sometimes the landlord pays, sometimes the tenant does, and sometimes it’s a bit of both. This 2025 guide breaks it down in an easy way,

Jul 30, 2025
Tenant Parking Rights: What Landlords Need to Know (2025 Guide)

Tenant Parking Rights: What Landlords Need to Know (2025 Guide)

Tenant parking rights are of concern to all renters and landlords. If your rental contract mentions a designated parking spot or prohibits cars, you would be interested in knowing your rights and the legislation. Always examine the apartment parking polic

Jul 30, 2025
Lessee vs. Lessor: What's The Difference in Lease Agreement (2025)

Lessee vs. Lessor: What's The Difference in Lease Agreement (2025)

Understanding lessee vs. lessor is crucial for anyone dealing with property rentals or lease contracts. We at LeaseRunner understand that knowing the difference between a lessor and a lessee avoids confusion, legal issues, and financial loss.  This artic

Jul 30, 2025
How Long Does a Landlord Have To Fix Something Broken? [Full Timeline]

How Long Does a Landlord Have To Fix Something Broken? [Full Timeline]

How long does a landlord take to fix something is a question that all tenants and landlords will find themselves asked at one point or another. Here at LeaseRunner, we believe knowing repair timelines benefits both landlord compliance and tenant comfort.�

Jul 30, 2025
Security Deposit Return Letter: A Landlord’s Guide (Template & Tips)

Security Deposit Return Letter: A Landlord’s Guide (Template & Tips)

A return of security deposit letter is amongst the most significant letters in a landlord-tenant relationship, documenting the formal termination of a tenancy. It's not best practice to do it right – it is necessary to defend yourself against future dis

Jul 22, 2025
The Average Renters Insurance Cost Nationwide (Updated 2025)

The Average Renters Insurance Cost Nationwide (Updated 2025)

The average renters' insurance cost is a key detail for both tenants and landlords. Knowing the average insurance cost helps tenants protect their belongings from fire, theft, or water damage.  For example, you can list all your valuables, compare the co

Jul 22, 2025
Does Renter’s Insurance Cover Property Damage? [Must-Read 2025]

Does Renter’s Insurance Cover Property Damage? [Must-Read 2025]

Does renters' insurance cover property damage? If you rent, this is one of the most important questions to answer in 2025. Many tenants sign a lease without fully understanding how renters' insurance for property damage works.  At LeaseRunner, we believe

Jul 22, 2025
10 Rental Application Questions Landlords Can Legally Ask (2025)

10 Rental Application Questions Landlords Can Legally Ask (2025)

You’ve got a property to rent and people are applying, how do you know who’s the right fit? It all starts with smart, typical rental application questions. In 2025, landlords have to be careful about what they ask. These 10 landlord-approved question

Jul 22, 2025
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