Tenant Screening Calculator — Evaluate Rental Applicants

Tenant Screening Calculator

Evaluate rental applicants with comprehensive tenant screening. Calculate affordability ratios, tenant scores, and screening criteria for informed rental decisions.

Step 1: Tenant Information

Tenant Screening Guidelines

Standard screening: Income should be 3× monthly rent, credit score above 650, stable employment. Higher ratios may indicate financial risk.

Step 2: Screening Criteria

Screening Factors

Affordability: Monthly Income ÷ Monthly Rent
Credit Score: 650+ recommended
Employment: 1+ years stability
References: Previous landlord feedback

Tenant Screening Results

Screening Summary
Tenant Comparison
Screening Guidelines

Tenant Score

85/100
Good Candidate – Meets Requirements
Income-to-Rent Ratio
3.33
Affordability Status
Good
Credit Assessment
Excellent
Employment Stability
Stable

Tenant Comparison Metrics

Screening Criteria Applicant Score Minimum Required Status Weight

Tenant Screening Guidelines

Income Requirements

Standard: Monthly income should be 3× monthly rent
Conservative: 3.5-4× monthly rent for high-cost areas
Example: $4,500 monthly income for $1,500 rent = 3.0 ratio

Credit Score Guidelines

Excellent: 750+ (Low risk)
Good: 700-749 (Acceptable)
Fair: 650-699 (Consider with conditions)
Poor: Below 650 (Higher risk)

Employment Stability

Stable: 2+ years at current employer
Acceptable: 1-2 years with consistent work history
New Job: Consider with additional guarantor
Self-Employed: 2+ years of tax returns

Additional Considerations

Savings: 3-6 months rent in savings
References: Positive landlord references
Background: Clean criminal record
Debt-to-Income: Below 40% recommended

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