Dan Carrol · Real Broker Ontario

A+ Renter Quiz: How Do Landlords See Your Rental Application?

When a good rental comes up, landlords often compare several applications at once. This free quiz asks 8 quick questions about your credit, income, references and paperwork. You'll see your renter tier right away, along with the top things that would make your application stronger.

The quiz only asks about the parts of an application you can work on. It never asks about your age, family, or where your income comes from. Your answers are ranges and yes/no, not documents.

1. Roughly where is your credit score? 720 or higher 660 to 719 600 to 659 Under 600 I don't know

2. Any collections or missed payments on your credit report in the last 2 years? No Yes

3. Your total monthly income is about how many times the rent you're looking for? 3 times or more 2.5 to 3 times 2 to 2.5 times Less than 2 times

4. Can you show proof of your income (for example pay stubs, a letter or bank statements)? Yes Not yet

5. Can you give a reference from a past landlord? Yes No

6. How long was your most recent tenancy? 2 years or more 1 to 2 years Under 1 year This would be my first rental

7. Any rent owing or disputes with a past landlord? No Yes

8. Is your paperwork ready to send today (ID, credit report, income proof, references list)? Yes, all of it Some of it Not yet

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What the tiers mean

A+: Your application is ready to compete. Almost: One or two fixes away. Building: A few areas need time, and the quiz shows you where to start. Your tier is a guide based on your own answers, not an approval or a guarantee from any landlord.