Transfer Union emails a link to the perspective tenant, they pay for and fill out the application online. The landlord receives the information.A landlord may ask you to fill out a rental application. A landlord is prohibited from charging an applicant for a credit or background check if they fail to provide the applicant with a copy. Applicants-Each proposed occupant 18 years of age or older must complete a separate rental application. Only business entities with a specific, legitimate purpose, and not members of the general public, can check your credit without written permission. Under federal law, a landlord who denies your tenant application because of information in a tenant screening report is required to inform you of that fact. What are ways to get approved with no rental history? Click the button below to fill out our Universal Application and see what services you qualify for. Without this fee, your application is considered incomplete and will not be processed.