Tenant Screening
Tenant screening is one of the most important steps in protecting your rental properties and ensuring reliable, long-term tenants. Edify Screening’s comprehensive tenant screening solution can combine credit, eviction, and criminal history checks to help landlords and property managers make confident leasing decisions. We provide the insight you need to avoid high-risk tenants, reduce turnover, and protect your property investment.
Whether you manage single-family rentals or oversee large multifamily communities, our screening process is tailored to help you stay compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and local tenant laws while minimizing the risk of missed rent, property damage, or costly evictions.
How It Works
- Applicants are screened through a secure, digital intake process.
- Reports include credit history, eviction records, and criminal background.
- Red flags such as past judgments, late payments, or felonies are flagged.
When to Use It
- For any rental applicant before lease signing.
- During lease renewals for updated screening on long-term tenants.
- When managing high-turnover properties or short-term rentals.
TAT & Fees
- Turnaround time: typically same day to 48 hours.
- Pricing depends on volume and depth of package.
- Site inspection required for access to credit reports (one-time fee).
Why It Matters
Renting to the wrong tenant can cost thousands in unpaid rent, legal fees, or property damage. Our tenant screening services help you spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Credit reports reveal financial reliability, criminal searches highlight safety risks, and eviction histories show patterns of non-compliance.
We help you stay compliant with all federal and local screening laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and give you the tools to confidently approve or deny applicants with clear documentation.
Use-Cases
- Independent landlords screening prospective tenants before lease agreements.
- Property managers overseeing multi-unit buildings with high application volume.
- HOAs or co-ops needing background checks for residents or leaseholders.
Tenant Screening FAQs
Q: What’s included in a typical tenant screening report?
A: Reports can include credit history, eviction search, criminal background check, and ID verification.
Q: Do I need the tenant’s consent to run a screening?
A: Yes. The FCRA requires written consent before screening can be performed.
Q: Will the credit report include a score?
A: Yes, if you opt to include a credit report it will includes FICO score. (Note: this will reflect as a hard-hit on an applicant’s credit history, so be sure to inform the applicant up front.)
Q: Can I screen tenants in multiple states?
A: Absolutely. We offer nationwide coverage, including all 50 states and US territories.
Q: Are eviction records included automatically?
A: Yes. Our eviction report pulls from millions of landlord-tenant filings across the country.
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