I ran a background on a potential tenant and I denied their application based on information provided on the background check. They are requesting the background check, Am I required to give it to them? 

Can anyone recommend a tenant screening service that does a good job with a national criminal background check? I have an applicant who has lived in many states and I want the criminal search to be as accurate and com...

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Do any of y'all know of any websites where I may do a background check for possible tenants?
Also, what type of background check should it be, should it be a credit and criminal background check?Lastly, s...

What's everyone using for background checks nowadays?  I started doing this a few years ago, and have used TransUnion's SmartMove.  Its worked great, but recently they changed it up and now I don't get nearly as much ...

Hello BP,What is the best way to give out screening applications and collect the screening fees for potential tenants?Julian Hall

I recently purchase my first house and I want to rent the extra bedroom. I have more questions than answers right now so any advice is welcome.  Below are a few topics I could use some help with:- Recommendations on w...

I am a 50 year experienced accountant from corporate world and private practice both.  I plan to develop a subdivision in Hawaii with a unique (for Hawaii) offering.

Hi All,I purchased a duplex last year and the tenants were in place. I have had zero issues with the tenants (other than they can be slow to report broken things) on both sides. One side comes up for renewal the end o...

Beside the obvious cases (sex offenders, evictions), how you guys go about translating the details provided in the background report to make a decision in selecting tenants?Thanks.

Hello BP Universe!Any advice on preferred background check providers?