tenant screening

[Jackie Galayda]

I have a family of 7, 5 adults and 2 children that wish to rent our rental home. I need to run a credit and background check on all of the adults.  Does your company charge per person or do you have package deal that we could purchase to run them? Also, does the tenant or landlord usually pay for this service. I need an answer a.s.a.p. since they would like to move in by this January. Please help.  Sincerely, Jackie Galayda

[Karen Rittenhouse]

We charge every adult over the age of 18 years who will be living in the home.

Our charge covers the credit check and also a criminal background check on everyone. You will get rid of potentially bad tenants when they know you plan to screen them which is exactly what you want. 

The tenant pays for this service. It is a fee that is charged by most professional management companies nationwide, so most tenants expect it. If they don't want to pay, we're fine that they walk. Our application fee is $50 up front per adult and, if they can't afford it, they can't afford rent.