The best way to avoid a bad tenancy is to never sign one. Here is how Skylark screens every applicant.
Step 1: Complete application. Every adult occupant applies, with photo ID.
Step 2: Credit check. With the applicant’s consent, we review credit history and payment patterns.
Step 3: Income and employment. We confirm income through pay stubs, an employment letter or bank statements, and contact the employer.
Step 4: Landlord references. We speak with current and previous landlords about payment history, care of the home and notice given.
Step 5: Meet in person. Applicants view the home with us, so we get to know who will be living there.
Step 6: Clear decision and signed lease. Approved tenants sign a lease that meets Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act, pay the security deposit (held in trust) and complete a documented move-in inspection with photos.
We screen every applicant the same way and follow Alberta human rights and privacy rules throughout. Thinking about handing your rental to Skylark? Request a free rental assessment.
