The company I work for, RentSpree.com, has a universal online application. This saves the renter from having to fill out multiple applications with the same information. Not only is this time-consuming, but it is extremely tedious as well.However, one issue with a universal application is that it takes away from the importance of submitting an application. Applying for a rental property should not be taken lightly, and you should only apply to a property if you are serious about it. In order to combat this, we charge an initial fee of $30 for the first application (which is less than the $42 recommended by CAR), and $20 for each subsequent application.Also included in our application is a full tenant screen, complete with a credit report, background check, and eviction history.