If it Was Required, Your Rental History Will Be Checked
Each property management has their own requirements and screening criteria. If your rental history was provided as part of your application, it will be reviewed to help the property management company assess the quality of your previous tenancies.
What Does the Rental History Check Look At?
Your rental history check may include a review of the following:
On-time rent payment — whether you paid rent on time consistently during previous tenancies.
Lease agreement compliance — whether you followed the terms and conditions of your previous lease agreements.
Property care — whether you maintained the rental property or unit in good condition during and at the end of your tenancy.
Eviction history — whether any evictions have been filed against you as a renter. (For more information about eviction history checks, see the article "What Is Tenant Screening and Why Is It Important?")
How Much Does Rental History Affect the Application Decision?
Whether and how much your rental history affects the final application decision depends on the requirements set by the individual property management company. Not all property management companies weigh rental history the same way — some may place more emphasis on it than others.
If you have questions about how a specific property management company weighs rental history in their decision, contact the property management company directly.
What If I Have No Rental History?
If you have never rented before and have no rental history on record, this does not automatically disqualify you from renting a property. Many property management companies have provisions for first-time renters. Options that may help strengthen your application include:
Adding a guarantor or co-signer — a guarantor or co-signer who has a strong financial and rental history can help support your application. See the article "Can I Add a Guarantor or Co-Signer to My Rental Application?" for full instructions.
Providing additional documentation — such as proof of income, strong credit history, or references from previous employers or landlords.
If you are unsure how to proceed, contact the property management company directly to ask about their policy for applicants without rental history.
What If My Rental History Contains Errors?
If you believe your rental history report contains inaccurate or incorrect information, you have the right to dispute it. To submit a dispute:
Visit the Boom Consumer Relations page — https://www.boompay.app/consumer-relations.
Click "Get Help With Application Reports."
Complete the dispute request form with details about the error.
See the article "How Do I Dispute the Decision on My Rental Application?" for full instructions on the dispute process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rental History Checks
How far back does the rental history check go?
The timeframe reviewed during a rental history check may vary depending on the property management company's requirements. If you need to know the specific lookback period for a property you are applying to, review the Resident Qualifications at the beginning of the application, or contact the property management company directly.
Will a past eviction automatically disqualify me?
A past eviction does not automatically disqualify you from every rental property. Each property management company sets its own standards for how eviction history is evaluated. Some companies may have strict policies around evictions, while others may consider the circumstances or how long ago the eviction occurred. Contact the property management company directly to understand their specific policy.
Can I see what is in my rental history report?
Yes. You are entitled to request a free copy of your tenant screening report — also called your consumer file — for any rental application submitted within the past 60 days, at no cost to you. To request a copy, visit the Boom Consumer Relations page — https://www.boompay.app/consumer-relations.
Need Help?
If you have questions about your rental history check or your BoomScreen application, contact Boom Support directly:
Email Boom Support — hello@boompay.app
Live chat — click the “Get support” icon in the top right corner of the BoomScreen application.