Tag: eviction search

Since laws regarding evictions are a matter of the state, the way you report evictions and discover them during background checks varies. Legislature regarding what information can be accessed in California differs from other states. What Information is Available? Landlords and property management companies will generally refuse to rent to anyone who has been involved […]

Empty properties do not generate revenue, thus when the time comes to find new tenants for a rental property, property owners and managers are understandably anxious to speed through the application process so they can get new people paying rent right away. In their haste, they might be tempted to cut a few corners. If […]

Sure, rental properties can be great sources of income, but they can also be sources of never-ending legal drama. One way you can avoid a healthy dose of this drama is by being aware of the Fair Housing Act, which was adopted in 1968 and amended in 1988. This act prevents landlords from discriminating against […]

Importance of Background Checks Tenant Screening One of the most unpleasant duties for an apartment landlord is to evict a tenant. This is a process that costs a lot of time, effort, and money. Although nonpayment of rent is a popular reason for eviction, it is not the only one. Destruction of property, excessive nuisance […]

The 4 corners of tenant screening consist of a Tenant Credit Report, Criminal Record Search, Eviction Search and a Scoring Model. Most property managers know that they should pull credit and search criminal and eviction data but a lot of managers don’t use a scoring model.  The scoring model with tenant screening is very important and […]