Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
When tenants face financial hardship, eviction isn’t always the best solution. In this video, we discuss practical alternatives to eviction, including early communication, rental assistance programs, mediation services, and relocation support. Learn how Texas landlords can reduce costs, recover rent, and maintain positive tenant relationships while navigating lease challenges responsibly.
Find out more at sa.gov/rentalhousingproviders.
San Antonio is a vibrant city with a thriving economy, deep cultural heritage and communities that are compassionate, inclusive and proudly diverse. It is the seventh largest city in the United States and one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country, nurturing entrepreneurship, encouraging investment and funding infrastructure. The City fosters partnership and growth opportunities in aerospace, bioscience, arts, green technologies, healthcare, and information technology. San Antonio’s famed River Walk and The Alamo are the top tourist attractions in Texas, and its historic missions are a designated World Heritage Site – the first and only in Texas. Proudly called Military City, USA®, San Antonio is home to one of the largest populations of active-duty military and veterans, as well as mission-critical commands, including military medicine, cybersecurity, pilot training and basic training. For more information, visit SA.gov and follow @COSAGov on social.
When tenants face financial hardship, eviction isn’t always the best solution. In this video, we discuss practical alternatives to eviction, including early communication, rental assistance programs, mediation services, and relocation support. Learn how Texas landlords can reduce costs, recover rent, and maintain positive tenant relationships while navigating lease challenges responsibly.
Find out more at sa.gov/rentalhousingproviders.
San Antonio is a vibrant city with a thriving economy, deep cultural heritage and communities that are compassionate, inclusive and proudly diverse. It is the seventh largest city in the United States and one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country, nurturing entrepreneurship, encouraging investment and funding infrastructure. The City fosters partnership and growth opportunities in aerospace, bioscience, arts, green technologies, healthcare, and information technology. San Antonio’s famed River Walk and The Alamo are the top tourist attractions in Texas, and its historic missions are a designated World Heritage Site – the first and only in Texas. Proudly called Military City, USA®, San Antonio is home to one of the largest populations of active-duty military and veterans, as well as mission-critical commands, including military medicine, cybersecurity, pilot training and basic training. For more information, visit SA.gov and follow @COSAGov on social.


![Reviewing Rental Applications [ASL version]
If you own or manage rental housing, you know it can be difficult to navigate the rental application process. This video explains what you can and cannot ask applicants, how to establish a clear and consistent screening criteria, and best practices for background and credit checks. Find out more at www.sa.gov/rentalhousingproviders. To learn more about protected classes for rental housing in San Antonio, check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=700xUtDUEa8 Reviewing Rental Applications [ASL version]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X8rNdSNPPCM/mqdefault.jpg)







