Joseph Cornwell
Tenant Screening Reccomendations
Calling all landlords,I would love to get feedback on what other landlords are using for tenant screening services. Company or service referrals, cost, pros, cons? I will be renting both units in my first duplex in th...
Therese V.
Who's "first" for tenant priority?
I have an application, an application fee, and the background check. The background check requires the potential tenant's email address and it sends them an email asking to verify their information and ok my backgroun...
Paul D.
Are these acceptable requests for a Assistance Animals?
I'm processing an application for a SFR in Idaho. The application lists two assistance animals for two of the individuals on the application.FIRST ASSISTANCE ANIMAL: Attached to the application is the following letter...
Eli Naulu
Credit and background check
I am a first time landlord and wanted to know how I go about conducting credit and background check on applicants.Thanks.
John K.
Online Tenant Application System
I've seen tons of posts on BP about online applications, but all are more about actually doing the credit check and charge per tenant applicant. Are there any services that just allow users to complete an online appl...
Sal M.
Tenant refuses to pay rental application processing fees
I have a situation where a prospective tenant applied for one of my rental properties using the TAR(Texas) 'Residential Lease Application' form. I processed the application without collecting any fees upfront, I paid ...
Justin Peila
Service Animals
Question - can we still require a non refundable deposit for service animals in Washington State? Potential tenant is asking if it is required since it is a service animals - oh and there are TWO!
Ryan Skinner
"emotional support" bs pets and what landlords rights are
Thinking about buying some duplexes. I have been out of the game for many years. Wife who is a realtor, told me about new fair housing laws on emotional support pet laws. She said you can not refuse someone who claim...
Joshua Dorkin
** Tenant Screening & Credit Checks for Landlords **
BiggerPockets Partners with TransUnion to Provide Tenant Screening & Credit Checks
In an effort to serve our members, BiggerPockets now offers tenant screening services in concert with the cr...
Janne Zaccagnino
Screening Tenants with no SS# or email address
I signed up here on BP to do the tenant screening through TransUnion Smart Move. However, the application asks for the applicant's email address. Since the tenant didn't provide one, I put my own in the blank, thinki...