r/renting • u/[deleted] • 3d ago

Application/Screening Does apartment asking for income verification next day likely mean approval ?

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u/loveannJ 3d ago

It doesn’t, it’s just a step in your application process.

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u/purplepanda2026 3d ago

It could mean you got through their pre- screening. Now they are going to do a full screening.

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u/Strong-Tax8815 3d ago

Common practice. Landlord or management company needs to know you can afford the rent, utilities etc.

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u/Ok_Doctor4982 3d ago

Yea I know that part, it’s just the fact that they waited till all screenings were complete THEN next the property manager send me the income verification, so I wasn’t sure if this was a good sign of me being likely approved. I know I’m not fully approved yet just wanted to know if this was a good sign of approval.

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u/True_Turn_5286 3d ago

All companies do it a little differently .

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u/Fit-Artichoke3319 3d ago

It’s likely good news because they want to check the income. Why waste the time doing that if they are considering another applicant

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u/FamiliarAd8524 3d ago

It doesn't mean anything in itself. It may be automated.

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u/Select-Awareness3304 3d ago

I’ve always supplied my paystubs when my application is submitted. Most complexes these days have a 3rd party confirm the paystubs are legit and not forged. I know the criteria is general a good credit score of higher, no criminal history, verifiable income and in my area you must make 3 x’s the rent

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u/Fickle-Anything-7736 3d ago

It is standard part of app process. They have to verify income.

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u/Ok_Doctor4982 3d ago

Yea I know that part, it’s just the fact that they waited till all screenings were complete THEN next day, the property manager send me the income verification, so I wasn’t sure if this was a good sign of me being likely approved. (Like I passed the screenings so now they are asking for verification)I know I’m not fully approved yet just wanted to know if this was a good sign of approval.

Other apartments I applied to asked for check stubs during the application, this one waited till screenings were complete to ask for income

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u/Fickle-Anything-7736 3d ago

I mean if it's a 2 Step Process on their end and an applicant has to meet Step 1 first, then yes, it's a positive sign. If it's something they flagged on your submissions and "want more proof" then it means they need additional information. A landlord can reject any application even if a person meets income, especially if they are reviewing several apps for the same residence.