In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A credit report will help you identify tenants who are financially stable and reliable. On the credit report, you will see information about any foreclosures, bankruptcies, unlawful detainer lawsuits and evictions. Each credit company will provide a credit score for the tenant demonstrating the financial reliability of the applicant. A typical credit score required for renting an apartment is over 620. Credit reports can be obtained online from the three major credit reporting bureaus (TransUnion, Experian and Equifax) by setting up an account online and following the instructions for making a request. If you deny an applicant because of negative information on a credit report, you must send the applicant an "adverse action" letter, which informs the applicant of three things: the reason for rejection, the name and address of the agency that reported the negative information and, the applicant's right to obtain a free copy of the report by requesting it from that agency within 60 days. The background check will show a number of things like any criminal record, including running the name on the sex offender database, whether he or she ever damaged any property and whether they paid rent on time. You want to find honest rule-following tenants, and this will help you identify them. Under the FCRA, you must use an approved Consumer Reporting Agency to obtain a background check on a potential tenant. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has compiled a list of approved CRAs for tenant screening. Tenant background checks can run anywhere from $20 to $50, depending on the items selected to screen. You can request tenants to pay an application fee that will cover the cost of the background and credit checks. This is an opportunity for you to verify that the employment and income information the applicant supplied is true and determine if the potential tenant is able to pay the rent. For example, ask: Is the person employed by you, and for what length of time? Does the person earn a fixed salary? Is this a full-time or part-time job? What is the person's current wage? This is your chance to demystify the applicant. Previous landlords can tell you about the person as a tenant. Ask them: When and how long did the person rent a property from you? Did they pay the rent on time? Did they break the lease agreement in anyway? Did they cause any property damage? Were there any complaints from other tenants or neighbors? Why did the lease end? Would you rent to this person again?? Though friends and family will have some bias toward the applicant, they have also known him or her for many years and will be able to inform you about the applicant as person, providing information about their character, demeanor and manner. Ask these references: How long they have known the applicant? Do they deem the person to be reliable? Would they recommend this person as a tenant to a landlord?
Summary: Obtain credit reports for the applicant. Pull a background check on your applicant from a verified tenant screening company. Contact the applicant's employer. Contact the applicant's previous landlords. Contact the applicant's personal references.

Problem: Article: Baking soda is an excellent odor neutralizer. If your car smells like dog, you can place a bowl of baking soda in your car. Leave the bowl in your car overnight and you should notice some of the odor is gone. For a very strong smell, you may have to repeat this a few nights in a row. Bread can actually absorb smell. It's very simple to use bread. Place an old dish towel somewhere in your car. Lay out several slices of bread. After the smell goes away, you can throw the bread outside for birds to eat. White vinegar is an excellent odor neutralizer. Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray down the interior of your car with the mixture. Allow it to dry. The odor should be significantly less noticeable. Make sure to test the spray on a small portion of your car first. You want to make sure a vinegar spray does not cause your car to develop stains. If you're neutralizing odor caused by a urine stain, this method is particularly helpful. Sprinkle about a cup of baking soda over the stain. Mix half a cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of dish soap. Pour this liquid over the baking soda and paper towel. Scrub the mixture into the floor with a towel or scrub brush. Let it sit for about 15 minutes and then vacuum the area. A citrus scent can replace pet odors with a pleasant smell. This method takes longer, but if you enjoy a citrus scent it may be worth it. Mix 7 tablespoons (100ml) of brown sugar, one and a half cups of orange peels, and a liter of water together in a large bottle. Give the bottle a good shake, open the lid slightly, and let it sit for about 3 months. You can simply place the bottle in your car. It should absorb dog odors and leave your car smelling like oranges.
Summary:
Place baking soda in the car overnight. Lay down slices of bread on towel. Make a spray with vinegar. Use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Try a citrus-based remover.