How to Run a Credit Check on a Tenant
Why Credit Checks Matter
Credit checks provide insight into an applicant’s financial responsibility. A tenant’s credit report shows how they manage debts, credit cards, and other financial obligations.
Information Found in a Credit Report
Credit reports typically include:
Obtaining Tenant Consent
Before running a credit check, landlords must obtain written authorization from the applicant. This requirement exists under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Using Credit Reports to Evaluate Tenants
Landlords often review credit reports to determine whether the applicant consistently pays bills on time and maintains reasonable debt levels.
Professional Tenant Screening Services
Running credit checks individually can be time-consuming. Professional tenant screening services provide credit reports, eviction records, and background checks in one convenient report. Our tenant screening service helps landlords evaluate applicants quickly and choose reliable tenants.
Tenant Screening Report
$39.99
This is for one Tenant Screening Report. After payment you will need to email us the file or photo of your tenant application. If you need multiple Tenant Screening Reports simply adjust the quantity of your order, then email the applications directly to us at: info@smarttenantplacement.com – If you need assistance please feel free to email us at anytime! We verify employment, call references, call previous landlord(s), dig through social media, give our risk assessment and more. The preview of our Applicant Report is basic and thorough… if we find more information we will attach it to your main Applicant Report.
