SKILL.md
Rental Application Skill
In a competitive market a landlord picks the tenant who looks reliable and low-hassle. This skill writes a concise cover letter and renter profile that signal exactly that — stable income, good history, references — without oversharing, so you stand out from a stack of bare applications.
Working from a brief
Given "help me write a letter for a flat I'm applying for", write the full letter anyway — structure it and bracket the specifics (income, employment, references, move-in date) to fill in. Never withhold for missing detail.
Required Inputs
Ask for these only if they aren't already provided (else bracket to fill in):
- The property & you — the property/address, who's applying (and any co-applicants/occupants), and desired move-in date.
- Reliability signals — employment/income (or proof of funds), and tenancy length you're seeking.
- Rental history — previous tenancies, landlord references, and on-time payment record.
- Anything notable — pets, guarantor, why you want this place — and any potential concern to pre-empt (e.g. self-employed, new to the area).
Output Format
Rental Application Letter
- Opening — who you are and the specific property you're applying for, with your intended move-in date and tenancy length.
- Why you're a reliable tenant — employment/income stability and ability to meet rent comfortably (state evidence; avoid oversharing exact figures unless asked).
- Rental history & references — prior tenancies, on-time payment, and referees available (landlord, employer).
- Pre-empt concerns — briefly and positively address anything a landlord might worry about (pets → references/deposit; self-employed → proof of funds/guarantor).
- The ask — that you'd love to be considered, can provide documents/references promptly, and are available to view/sign.
- Close — contact details and availability.
Also output a one-line renter summary (the elevator version) and a to attach (ID, proof of income, references). Note items to confirm.
