Screening Questions 

Initial Screening:

Here are some questions that are acceptable to ask during the pre-screening process.

  • When are you looking to move in?

  • How long would you like to sign a lease?

  • How many people will be living with you?

  • What is your current address?

  • How long have you been at that address?

  • Have you given your current landlord property notice?

  • What is your reason for moving?

  • Do you have any pets? If so, what type and how many?

  • Do you or your roommate(s) smoke or vape?

  • Please tell me about your employment.

  • How did you hear about this rental?

  • Do you consent to a credit check?

  • Can you provide references?

Rental Application:

Here are the tenant screening questions to include on the rental application:

  • Basic information, e.g., name, DOB, residential address

  • Employment status and employment history

  • Income sources

  • Residential history

  • List pets, size, and breed. This question is acceptable in British Columbia but may not be in other provinces.

  • Landlord references and credit references

  • Do they smoke or vape?

  • List other occupants, if applicable

  • Have they ever filed for bankruptcy, and why?

  • Do they consent to a background check?

  • Do they agree to a credit check?

Do not ask questions about a person’s sexual orientation, race, religous beliefs, marital status.