What is a Standard Tenant Background Check?
A standard tenant background check is tenant verification services that verifies a tenant’s criminal and rental history.
The standard tenant background check is more comprehensive than the basic tenant background check.
This tenant background search is designed specifically for mid-level rental property.
What is include in standard tenant background check?
- Nationwide Criminal Search
- Sex Offender Search
- Eviction Report: An eviction report is background report that verifies a tenant’s eviction history.
The eviction report database is a national database that landlords file against tenants in courts across the United States and their territories.
How long does it take to get the results of a standard tenant background check?
Instantly.
What is the turnaround time for an eviction report?
Turnaround time for an eviction report can range from instantly to 4 weeks.
Can a landlord file an eviction report on a tenant?
Yes, a landlord may file an eviction on tenant.
Once a landlord files an eviction request on a tenant this report will go on a tenant’s rental history or credit report.
How long does it take for an eviction to show up a tenant’s record?
An eviction report will show up as soon as the landlord files the eviction request and the request is processed by the courts and credit bureaus.
This can range anywhere from 30 to 60 days.
How long do evictions stay on a tenant’s record?
Evictions can stay on a tenant’s records for a maximum of 7 years.
Can tenants still rent apartments with an eviction judgment on their records?
Yes and no. Some landlords will not rent to potential tenants with evictions on their records.
Having evictions on an applicant’s record can signal red flags for landlords.
Although some landlords will still rent property to potential tenant’s,
but will require a higher security deposit.
What are the benefits of conducting a standard tenant background check?
This standard tenant background search allows landlords and property management companies to conduct comprehensive screening on applicants that apply for rental property.
In addition to the nationwide criminal search, and nationwide sex offender search,
the standard tenant background check also includes an eviction record search.
Most landlord and property management use this tenant verification service for their tenant screening needs
Can I view what’s on my eviction report?
Yes. Before completing a rental application, individuals may conduct an eviction report on themselves to see what, others see on their background report.
All reports are emailed to the email provided in the form in a PDF that can be downloaded or printed.
