Intellirent 101

New to Intellirent? This series explains how BPOA’s online rental application and screening platform works, including listings, applications, screening reports, Berkeley compliance considerations, and common questions that arise during the leasing process.

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Why BPOA Recommends Intellirent for California Screening Compliance
Why BPOA Recommends Intellirent for California Screening Compliance

California screening laws focus heavily on disclosures, documentation, and process compliance. Learn how Intellirent’s built-in workflows help BPOA members manage applicant authorizations, report delivery, adverse action notices, and screening recordkeeping. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/18/2026


Getting Started with Intellirent
Getting Started with Intellirent

New to Intellirent? This beginner-friendly guide walks BPOA members through the basics, from accessing Intellirent through the BPOA website and creating property listings to sending applications, reviewing screening reports, and understanding key settings and workflows. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2026


Modernizing Your Leasing Process: Removing Barriers That Prevent Qualified Applicants
Modernizing Your Leasing Process: Removing Barriers That Prevent Qualified Applicants

If inquiries aren’t turning into applications, something is getting in the way. Learn how to identify and remove common leasing barriers so qualified applicants can move forward. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/30/2026


Intellirent 101: Sending Applications — What Happens Next
Intellirent 101: Sending Applications — What Happens Next

Wondering what happens after you send an Intellirent application? Learn how applications are processed, what verifications run automatically, and what information housing providers still need to review before making a screening decision. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Understanding Screening Reports
Intellirent 101: Understanding Screening Reports

Screening reports are only part of the screening process. Learn what Intellirent reports typically include, what they do not verify, and how housing providers use screening data alongside their written screening criteria. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Why Applications Must Be Complete
Intellirent 101: Why Applications Must Be Complete

Required application fields are not just for convenience. Learn how complete applications support consistent screening, reduce decision risk, and help create documentation that is more defensible if screening decisions are challenged. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Do You Have to Use Marketing?
Intellirent 101: Do You Have to Use Marketing?

You can use Intellirent to send applications without publishing your listing. Learn when marketing syndication makes sense, when it does not, and how members can control where and how their listing appears. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Tenancy Verifications — What Prior Landlords See
Intellirent 101: Tenancy Verifications — What Prior Landlords See

Curious what prior landlords are asked during verification? Learn how tenancy verifications work, what questions are typically asked, and how verification responses support consistent and documented screening decisions. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Employment Verifications — What They Confirm
Intellirent 101: Employment Verifications — What They Confirm

Employment verifications help confirm income and job status, but they are only part of the screening process. Learn what employment checks typically verify and how they fit into a complete, consistent screening process. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Why Every Adult Must Apply Separately
Intellirent 101: Why Every Adult Must Apply Separately

Each adult applicant must submit their own application and undergo their own screening. Learn why separate applications support consistent screening, clearer documentation, and stronger defensibility if screening decisions are questioned. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Screening Consistency = Legal Protection
Intellirent 101: Screening Consistency = Legal Protection

Consistent screening protects housing providers. Learn how written screening criteria, consistent review processes, and complete documentation help reduce fair housing risk and support defensible screening decisions. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026


Intellirent 101: Screening Criteria vs Screening Decisions
Intellirent 101: Screening Criteria vs Screening Decisions

Screening criteria guide your process, but they do not make decisions for you. Learn the difference between building screening standards and selecting an applicant, and why housing providers must make final decisions. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/12/2026