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The RV Park Owner's Guide to Renter Screening

Long-term RV renters can be your steadiest income or your costliest mistake. This guide covers the screening workflow used by parks that keep occupancy high and drama low.

1. Screen before you quote

The best time to screen is before price comes up. Ask for the renter's full name and date of birth on your inquiry form, then check their history on MayiStay before the first phone call. Two minutes of searching beats two months of eviction.

2. Make payment terms boring and automatic

• Due on the 1st, late on the 3rd — no exceptions, in writing.
• Autopay discount beats late fees: a $10/month discount for autopay outperforms a $50 late fee.
• Document every late payment the day it happens, not at move-out.

3. Walk the space monthly

A five-minute monthly walk-by catches septic problems, unauthorized occupants, and lot damage while they're still small. Photograph anything noteworthy — your future self (and your MayiStay review) will thank you.

4. Review every renter at move-out, good or bad

Most owners only document the disasters. The database gets stronger — and fairer — when great renters get credit too. A renter with twelve 5-star stays is a green light another owner can trust.