The Iowa Rental Application is a comprehensive, editable template given to prospective renters looking to rent out a property owned or managed by a landlord. Often accompanied by an application fee, the document gives landlords a detailed overview of the applicant’s rental history, previous landlord(s), income (to see if they can make payments), and other important details. Issuing the same rental application to each tenant is very important for ensuring fairness in the application process. The form can be used for either a single applicant or a couple, as the application contains the necessary fields for adding a spouse. In addition to providing a means of acquiring information on the applicant, the form, once completed, grants the landlord with permission to run a series of background checks on the prospective tenant.