Laws mandate consent before conducting credit or criminal checks, with no legal limit on application fees. I was told I needed to fill out a rental application (where ssn is required) before viewing it because he gets several requests a day.Applicant's authorization: It's mandatory to get written permission from the tenant to run a credit check in most states. Background checks typically consist of a credit report, criminal history, income verification, eviction history, and a rental application. You need to get applications first with an authorization to check credit. Our Tenant Screening Service gives Landlords a comprehensive Tenant background check, including a financial, criminal, and rental history check. The Tenant's Handbook attempts to provide renters with an overview of their rights and responsibilities as a tenant under Florida Law. How have you handled your past obligations? Landlords can charge application fees but must stay reasonable and transparent about them. Once completed, the request is generally processed within seven to 10 business days.