A background check for an apartment can include a national criminal background check, credit report, eviction history, and employment history. Specific landlords or property managers may choose to run one or all of these screenings and applicants will need to give signed consent to have a background check performed. Many apartment complexes require tenant screening… Read more »
Tenant Screening Services in Oregon
Using tenant screening services in Oregon will help you navigate the state’s distinct laws and regulations so that you can find the best tenant matches for your properties. Many states have unique regulations for how you can approach screening and rental applications, which we’ll go over below. In Oregon, here’s what you should keep in… Read more »
How to Use Tenant Screening Services in California
Most landlords and property managers are well aware that tenant and rental laws vary state by state, and even city by city. California is especially well-known for having specific regulations for tenant screening services. As always, we highly recommend consulting with your own legal counsel when you’re considering a California rental. In this post, we’ll… Read more »
What is a Good Vantage Credit Score?
A good Vantage Credit Score is any score over 700, with scores over 750 considered “excellent” credit. This differs from traditional FICO scoring system in that the stipulation for “good” credit skews higher. Under FICO, a good score would have been in the 670-739 range, but Vantage Score is stricter in how it determines good… Read more »
How Should You Determine the Price of Rent?
Figuring out the sweet spot for apartment rental pricing can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. It’s important to find good pricing if you hope to rent out your units. Pricing either too high or two low can result in too few applicants, not enough income, or problematic tenants. Thankfully, there are… Read more »
Why Landlords Should Invest in Property Inspection Services
It’s hardly uncommon for people who are purchasing a home to have a home or property inspector come review the property for any potential issues they should be aware of. In fact, it’s advisable to protect oneself against incurring surprise costs or faulty construction. However, many landlords and property managers forego property inspection services on… Read more »
TSCI.com – Easy to Use for Landlords and Property Managers
For thirty years, landlords and property managers have been turning to Tenant Screening Center for reliable and comprehensive rental background checks. What started as a desire to help customers three decades ago has grown into the tenant screening service that was named #1 in the nation by The Landlord’s Handbook, a resource used by professionals… Read more »
Tenant Background Checks
If you are a property owner or property manager, don’t take on another applicant without first reviewing a background check! Sometimes people may seem trustworthy and dependable on paper (or in person) and sometimes they are. But do you want to take the chance that they aren’t who you think they are? With a proper… Read more »
What Happens When You Don’t Screen Tenants?
If you’ve ever tried to save a few bucks while filling a vacancy in your property, then surely you considered bypassing the tenant screening. It’s a simple task, often overlooked, but always necessary to protect your investment. By skipping the background check, you would not have noticed the bad credit, the eviction history, the criminal… Read more »
What Is Tenant Screening And Why You Should Do It
You wouldn’t buy a car without a bit of research. You wouldn’t hire a stranger to babysit your kids (or your pets). When it comes to your rental property, it’s the same thing. You shouldn’t let an unknown and untrusted tenant lease your space. With a tenant comes a lot of trust and a lot… Read more »