When you start accepting new applications for one of your properties, you’ll undoubtedly be asking your potential tenants for their current address and rental history, if they have one. Landlords and property managers will want to pay attention to the current address especially during their initial screening process. It can tell you a lot about… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tenant Screening
How to Spot a Potential Problem Tenant
Imagine the following scenario: you’ve just placed an advertisement for your property and are actively looking for tenants. A prospective tenant pulls up to the property to apply and you notice that they’re driving a moving van or that their vehicle is packed full of stuff, almost as if they’re traveling with their home on… Read more »
Do All Landlords Do Credit Checks?
Most landlords will do credit checks on perspective tenants, though some may choose not to. Anyone who’s trying to protect their income will likely want to make sure the person they’re renting their property to has a good history of making payments on time. If you’re concerned about a less-than-perfect score, you don’t necessarily have… Read more »
What is Included in a Background Check for an Apartment?
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 »
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 »
Best Tenant Screening Services in 2021
You’d be hard-pressed to find a landlord who got really excited after he placed a tenant and then discovered that tenant has a history of eviction, bad credit, and a criminal record. Not the kind of person you want living on your property! Proper screening of potential renters is important for every landlord and property… Read more »