A fair application asks for less
A rental application only needs to answer three questions: who you are and how to reach you, whether the home suits you (move-in date, household size, pets), and whether you can pay (income and references). This form asks exactly that, so you can use it in Accra, Limassol, London or New York.
| Asks for | Never asks for |
|---|---|
| Name, email, phone | ID, passport or social security numbers (check ID in person or with a document request) |
| Current and previous address | Immigration or citizenship status |
| Number of people who will live there | Ages, children, marital status or relationships |
| Income from any lawful source | Criminal or court history |
| Employer and references | Medical information, religion, nationality or other personal characteristics |
How to use it
Applicants: fill it in online, print or save it as a PDF, sign it and send it with the documents the landlord asked for. Each adult applying fills in their own form.
Landlords: give the same form to everyone who applies for the same home, and write down your criteria (for example, income of a set multiple of the rent) before you start. Treat income from vouchers, benefits and other lawful sources the same as wages.
Fees
Roofy never charges applicants. Some places limit or ban application fees: in New York State the only allowed fee is for a background or credit check, capped at $20. See the New York application fee rules.