Yes, it is not illegal to ask for an application fee and insist you accept the house without seeing it. Any tips on how to make our application really shine?Do other applicants often offer additional incentives, like increased monthly rent or bonus payments? Landlords must accept a tenant-provided background or credit check. The tenant-provided report must be no more than 30 days old. This guide provides Section 8 applicants and tenants (voucher holders) with important information about NYCHA's Section 8 Program. Once a tenant has answered the preapproval questions and prequalified for the rental property, landlords can have them fill out an application. When you are finished, you can print your completed form.