Renters · Applying
What landlords check when you apply.
Every landlord runs it a little differently. These are the usual things.
The usual checks
What to expect
- Income. Most landlords want to see steady income that covers the rent.
- Credit. Landlords often pull a credit report.
- Rental history. Past landlords may be called.
- References. Some landlords ask for a work or personal reference.
- Background. Many landlords run a background check.
What helps
Be ready
Have your documents ready, answer every question on the form, and tell us if anything in your history needs explaining. We will say which apartments are realistic.
Paying your own rent
Find an apartment, free.
Tell us your budget, bedrooms and area. A SubCity Group team member texts or calls you with apartments that fit and sets up the tours. SubCity Group charges renters no fee.
Using a Section 8 voucher
Find a voucher apartment, free.
Tell us your voucher bedroom size, budget and area. A SubCity Group team member texts or calls you with apartments that take vouchers and helps with the paperwork. SubCity Group charges renters no fee.
Official sources
Go to the source.
- NJ DCA Landlord-Tenant Information - state tenant resources
- NJ DCA "Truth in Renting" guide (PDF) - the state tenant guide
- NJ: Get help as a renter or tenant - state help for renters