Setting Up Rental Applications and Tenant Screenings
Configure your rental application form, screening packages, and TransUnion SmartMove settings.
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- Get Started With Rental Applications: Quickstart ChecklistA fast-path checklist covering the essential steps to get your first rental application live.
- Rental Applications Settings ManagerView and manage rental application settings for all your properties from one page in DoorLoop, including fees, screening, and application links.
- Company Default Rental Application SettingsConfigure company-wide rental application defaults in DoorLoop — set application fees, screening options, custom questions, and required fields applied to all properties.
- Property-Specific Rental Application SettingsConfigure rental application settings for a specific property in DoorLoop—turn on applications and override company defaults with property-level rules.
- Charge a Fee for Rental ApplicationsSet a rental application fee in DoorLoop at the company or property level — no merchant account required to run background screenings.
- Preview and Test Your Rental Application in Demo ModePreview and test your DoorLoop rental application in demo mode before sharing it with prospects—see exactly what applicants will see.
- Send Rental Applications with Background Screenings EnabledBackground screening checks from TransUnion can provide valuable information on an applicant.
- Send Rental Applications with Background Screenings DisabledLearn how to disable background screening checks on a rental application in DoorLoop.
- Set Up Rental Applications with No FeeDisable rental application fees in DoorLoop when you want to let applicants apply for free—configured in company or property application settings.
- Open or Close Units for Rental ApplicationsLearn how to open or close a unit for rental applications in DoorLoop, controlling whether it appears when prospects apply.
- Bulk Open or Close Rental Applications for Multiple UnitsBulk enable or disable rental applications for multiple units at once instead of updating them individually.
- Download Rental Applications and Screening ReportsDownload or print rental applications and TransUnion screening reports from DoorLoop to keep physical copies for your records.
- Create a Generic Rental Application for All ProspectsSet up a generic rental application link in DoorLoop for all prospects — share one link publicly without pre-assigning it to a specific applicant.
- Record a Rental Application Fee Received Outside of DoorLoopRecord a rental application fee collected outside of DoorLoop—such as cash or check—directly on the prospect's account to keep records complete.
- Action Required for California Rental Applications With ScreeningsIf you manage any property in California, you'll need to confirm compliance with state screening laws before sending rental applications.
- State-Compliant Application Fee ContributionLearn how to contribute toward an applicant's rental application fee in DoorLoop to comply with state fee caps.