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The 12-Step Tenant
Screening Checklist
12 screening steps most landlords skip — and the one that stops Ruckus cold. Used by our team on every single placement.
What's Inside
This is the exact checklist our team runs on every applicant. 2,000+ placements. Less than 1% eviction rate.
- 💰Income-to-rent ratio that predicts defaults
- 📞Why the previous landlord call matters more than credit
- 🚩The one red flag most landlords miss entirely
- ✅How to verify employment — beyond the pay stub
- 🪪The identity verification step most PMs skip
- 🔍Criminal check scope: what to look for and why
- ⚖️Bankruptcy and foreclosure history — why it matters
- 📋How to evaluate rental history patterns (not just length)
- 🐾The pet policy language that protects your property
- 🤝Co-signer requirements: when to require them and how
- 📷Move-in documentation that wins at court
- 🦝The lease clause that stops Ruckus cold
Why this matters
A bad tenant costs $5,000–$15,000 on average. Most of that is preventable with the right screening process. This checklist is what prevents it.
Meet Ruckus
He's the tenant who pays late, trashes your property, and knows exactly how long an eviction takes. He shows up when screening is weak. This checklist is how you stop him before he gets keys.
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Tenants Placed
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Eviction Rate
15+
Years Experience
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