Los Angeles County is an extremely competitive rental market. Presenting a RENTUME*, amid the application process, for a rental home is a great way to stand out in a pool of applicants, but it is not a guarantee you will be approved for the unit. Your housing search will be led and informed by your personal preferences. Your RENTUME* will allow you to better focus your rental inquiries on units that accommodate your preferences and needs, which may include your target move-in date, pets, security needs, and desired amenities.  Your RENTUME* will allow you to quickly and easily provide property managers and landlords your vital information, as soon as you identify a suitable listing. Your RENTUME* will also allow Property managers and landlords to efficiently identify if you are a qualified tenant. Property managers and landlords will still complete the typical rental application process and detailed screening procedures, like running a credit and background check.

NAME & CONTACT INFORMATION

Include a reliable phone number and email address for a property manager or landlord to easily contact you.

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OBJECTIVE

Your objective should be a 2-3 sentence statement briefly summarizing your rental preferences, long-term goals, and qualifications to be a good tenant.

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“I am looking to relocate from a large apartment complex in Inglewood to a duplex or bungalow in Long Beach, within walking distance to restaurants, markets, & the beach. I’m a young professional looking for a low-maintenance & updated unit, in a quiet & friendly neighborhood. I am a responsible tenant, looking to make this my long-term residence.”

BACKGROUND

Your tenant background section allows you to provide more information about yourself and allows a property manager or landlord to get to know a little bit more about you. Include current employment, education, and if you have pets or roommates.  You can also include your hobbies or interests. 

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“I was born & raised in Watts, CA & have lived in Inglewood for 2 years. I currently work in Hawthorne & I’m a Physical Trainer at Planet Fitness. I love my job & I love being a part of the community’s health journey. When I am not working, I enjoy painting, working out, & hanging out at the beach. I do not have any pets & don’t plan on getting a pet. I am not interested in having roommates. I have never been evicted, arrested, or convicted for any crime. I am a healthy non-smoker & an overall healthy person. I am happy to provide a reference letter from my current & previous property managers & landlords regarding their experience with me as a tenant.”

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Your employment history section demonstrates that you have adequate income and job security to Property Managers and Landlords. Showing your employment history demonstrates your ability to afford the unit and that you have the responsibility and willingness to make commitments. Include your income details and employer contact information, so that Property Managers and Landlords may verify your employment.

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PLANET FITNESS, Hawthorne, CA — Physical Trainer

June 2018 - present

$33,000/ year

Dwayne Johnson, Shift Leader| (424)555-3333

RENTAL HISTORY

Your rental history is one of the most important eligibility criteria property managers and landlords use when evaluating your application. Your rental history section allows you to display great tenant behavior on your rental resume. Include information regarding your previous rental properties. Include the address, the property manager or landlord’s name and contact information, your length of stay at the property, and the rental amount. Including the reason you have left the property, is also helpful in the review of your application. 

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SANCTUARY OF HOPE THP, Inglewood, CA

875 Glenway Dr. #03

May 2020 - present

30% of income/ month

Shanlealah Stewart, Housing Manager| (310)555-3333

I have completed & graduated from Sanctuary of Hope Transitional Housing Program, Hope Certified- first time home renters program, financial literacy, & professional development program. 

JORDAN DOWNS APARTMENTS, Watts, CA

9800 Grape St. #03

May 2007 - May 2020

$333/ month

Griselda Lopez, Property Manager| (323)555-3333

I left this housing opportunity to relocate to a hotel, while my building was being renovated. 

REFERENCES

Presenting your references is important amid the application process. Property managers oftentimes contact references to determine if they think an applicant will be a good tenant. Consider including a letter of recommendation with your rental resume, and be sure to provide your references’ contact information within the body of your resume.

Your reference section should include:

Reference name

Reference relation

Reference phone number &/or email address

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Shanlealah Stewart, Housing Manager| (310)555-3333

Griselda Lopez, Property Manager| (323)555-3333

Jake Roberts, Personal Reference| (562)555-3333

Randy Savage, Professional Reference|(424)555-3333

Ric Flair, Friend| (510)555-3333

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you’d like to provide additional information to stand-out in a pool of applicants, consider including your credit score, rental budget, target move-in date & preferences.

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CREDIT SCORE

724

RENTAL BUDGET

$1100- $1315

TARGET MOVE-IN DATE

AUGUST 1, 2022

PREFERENCES

|Attached garage

|On-site laundry

|On-site pool & gym

|Secured premises

|1st floor unit

|Hardwood Floors

|Central A/C & heating

|Refrigerator, Stove, & Dishwasher

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The following are supporting documentation your landlord may require as part of the rental application.  It is best to indicate that the documents are readily available on your resume. 

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|RENTUME* Certificate of Completion

|Credit report

|Proof of income & bank statements

|Background summary

|Letters of recommendation

Remember| Your Rentume* can be edited and refined over time.