Having a rental history means you have rented at another complex. When applying to lease apartments in Orlando the staff may refer to your rental history to determine if you fit their rental criteria. If you have a rental history it must not include any owed money or payments to other communities and, if applicable, you must be up-to-date on your current rental payments. If you do not have a rental history it may be necessary to have a cosigner, which could be a family member or a friend.