Sample report

Desire to maintain good standing on rent and other payments, even when doing so requires personal sacrifice. People who score above average are more motivated to avoid owing money for unpaid rent compared to people who score below average. They are also less likely to make excuses for late or missed payments.

Paying on time without constant reminders from the landlord/manager. People who score above average are likely to require fewer collection efforts from the landlord/manager than people who score below average. They are also likely to have fewer bounced checks compared to people who score below average.

Respect toward rental properties. Compared to people who score below average, people who score above average are more likely to:

• Be careful to avoid causing damage
• Perform required duties (e.g., watering and mowing the lawn)

Promptly reporting damage before it escalates. People who are above average are more likely to report damage in a timely fashion than people who are below average.

Admitting to damages and agreeing to pay for or fix them. People who score above average are more likely to admit being responsible for damages they caused than are people who score below average.

Risk for severe cluttering of the person's home, to the point that it is no longer able to function as a viable living space.

Politeness, helpfulness, and cooperation when interacting with neighbors. People who score higher than average are likely to be more personable with neighbors than are people who score below average.

Caring about bothering neighbors. People who score above average are more likely than people who score below average to avoid annoying behaviors, such as:

• Playing music, TV, or instruments at an inconsiderate volume
• Making noise at inconsiderate times of day
• Cooking smelly foods
• Holding parties that disturb neighbors
• Inconsiderate use of shared laundry facilities

Being truthful and fair-minded. People who score above average are likely to display greater integrity than people who score below average.

Setting modest expectations as opposed to acting entitled. Problems from unreasonable expectations are more likely to arise from people who score below average than from people who score above average. Common problems may include:

• Complaining about trivial issues
• Expecting leniency on rent
• Expecting upgrades to the dwelling

Being pleasant and welcoming when interacting with the landlord/manager. People who score above average are likely to be more receptive and less abrasive toward the landlord/manager than are people who score below average.

Helpfulness when cooperation is required, such as during repairs, viewings, and attempts to contact the tenant. People who score above average are likely to be more responsive and flexible than people who score below average.

Inclination to stay calm rather than say things in anger. Angry outbursts toward the landlord/manager are more likely to occur from people who score below average compared to those who score above average.

Keeping surroundings clean. Includes living spaces, yards, balconies, and common areas. People who score above average are likely to keep surroundings more tidy than people who score below average.

Conserving utilities. People who score above average are more likely to take care when using utilities than are people who are below average. Reasons may include a sense of responsibility for the environment, a desire to be economical, or guilt over abusing landlord-paid utilities.

Exerting extra efforts that are not required by the lease but that promote a positive living environment. People who score above average are more likely to do extras than people who score below average. Extras include behaviors such as:

• Making improvements to the inside or outside of the unit
• Doing more than required maintenance
• Getting involved in the local community
• Picking up trash left by others

Respecting the need to obtain the landlord/manager's permission before engaging in restricted activities. Activities may include:

• Keeping pets
• Smoking outside of permitted areas
• Parking outside of permitted areas
• Inviting additional occupants to live in the unit
• Starting repairs/modifications

People who score above average are less likely to engage in restricted activities without permission compared to people who score below average.

Distaste for activities involving personal gain at the expense of others. Offences are more likely to arise from people who score below average than from those who score above average. Common offences include:

• Stealing from the building or neighbors
• Lying for profit
• Lying to harm others
• Living in a unit without ever intending to pay rent

Degree to which a person avoids alcohol and drugs. Because many people who drink or do occasional drugs live very normal and healthy lives, low sobriety scores may not necessarily indicate a problem. However, low scores do put a person at increased risk for developing problems.

Length of time the person expects to live in the accommodation.

Likelihood of leaving the unit appropriately clean when moving out. People who score above average are likely to leave the unit cleaner than people who score below average. Includes:

• Removing furniture and belongings
• Cleaning dirt/grime from living spaces

Vacating without resistance if the person is ever evicted. People who score above average are more likely to leave without resisting compared to people who score below average.

Degree to which a person finds revenge repulsive as opposed to acceptable. When people are evicted, revenge behaviors are more likely to occur from those who score below average compared to people who score above average.