The Hemlane rental application is designed to be simple and comprehensive, following best practices for property management. It covers everything a landlord or property manager needs to evaluate a prospective tenant, from contact and employment history to personal references and supplementary documents. Below is a breakdown of every section and field included in the application.
General Information
- Expected Move-In Date
Contact Information
- Full Name
- Phone Number (Personal, Work, or Other)
Personal Information
- Pets: number, type, and additional details
- Vehicles: make, model, year, license number, state, and color
- Does any proposed occupant plan to use liquid-filled furniture?
- Has the applicant been a party to an unlawful detainer action or filed bankruptcy within the last seven years?
- Has the applicant or any proposed occupant ever been convicted of or pleaded no contest to a felony?
Emergency Contacts
- Name
- Phone Number
- Relationship
Residence History
- Address
- Dates (from and to)
- Self-owner?
- Manager or property owner name, phone number, and email
- Reason for leaving
Two residences are required (current and past). This is because current management may not yet be aware of the condition of the property upon move-out, making prior residence history an important part of the evaluation.
Employment History
- Company Name
- Title
- Dates (from and to)
- Address
- Manager name, phone number, and email
- Gross income
- Other income
- Additional comments on income
Two employers are required (current and past) to help confirm stable income over time. This gives owners and managers a clearer picture of the applicant's financial consistency.
Bank and Assets
- Bank or institution name
- Account type
- Current balance
Personal Reference
- Name
- Phone Number
- Address
- Occupation
- Relationship
- Length of acquaintance
Supplementary Documents
- Pay stub or tax documents (W2). Two are required if self-employed to confirm stable income over time.
- Bank statements
- Other documents as requested by the owner or manager
Supplementary documents give owners and managers additional confidence in the information provided throughout the application before moving forward with a screening request.
Once the application is submitted, you can request a screening (background and credit) check.
Here is an example of a completed application:
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