Understanding Military Applicants

Military tenants often offer unique advantages:

• Stable income through BAH
• Regular payment schedules
• Professional accountability
• Strong community values
• Property maintenance discipline

Required Documentation

Military Verification

• Active duty military ID
• Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Orders or duty station assignment
• Command contact information
• Military status verification through DMDC

Standard Documentation

• Rental application
• Previous landlord references
• Vehicle registration
• Pet records (if applicable)
• Emergency contacts

Income Verification

BAH Verification

• Current BAH rate confirmation
• Rank and time in service
• Dependency status
• Additional allowances
• Supplemental income

Financial Stability

• Base pay verification
• Special duty pay
• Additional income sources
• Spouse employment
• Savings documentation

Military-Specific Considerations

Service Status

• Length of service remaining
• PCS likelihood
• Deployment possibilities
• Special duty assignments
• Career progression plans

Military References

• Command recommendations
• Base housing office records
• Military landlord references
• Unit stability history
• Military community standing

Background Checks

Military Records

• Service verification
• Security clearance status
• Military conduct record
• Base access status
• Unit verification

Standard Checks

• Credit history
• Criminal background
• Previous rental history
• Public records
• Social security verification

Special Circumstances

Deployment Considerations

• Property maintenance plans
• Payment arrangements
• Power of Attorney details
• Emergency contacts
• Communication protocols

PCS Situations

• Early termination possibility
• Military clause requirements
• Move-out coordination
• Security deposit handling
• Lease transfer options