Dowling-Bracco Real Estate Advisors :: HomeIf you are in the process of renting out an apartment or a home to a tenant for the first time, it may be seem like a monumental task. This is normally true for most because of the potential risks associated. One of these risk includes the tenant not being able to pay their monthly rent on time. If the person has pets, they can cause a certain amount of damage to rooms in the home or apartment. On the other hand, the landlord that rents the apartment is also obligated to meet certain requirements. Although there is no perfect method that can be used to know if the person will be a good tenant, there are some tenant screening criteria that can be followed to ensure the tenant and landlord relationship will be mutually beneficial for both. One way to find out if the person is a good tenant is to contact past landlords for information.