Finding reliable, responsible and respectful tenants is no easy task, but it’s one of the most important aspects of managing a rental property. One way to help landlords find the right tenant and ...

When it comes to renting out your rental property, choosing the right tenant is one of the most important decisions you will make, which is why it’s important to understand how to run a background ...

For millions of Americans, a tight rental market has made the search for an apartment an expensive, nerve-wracking ordeal. But problems within the little-known tenant screening industry are only ...

The rental property market is a lucrative business, but it’s not without its risks. Choosing the right tenants can make or break a landlord’s success. But how can landlords ensure they’re making the ...

“If you don’t have the ability to run a criminal background check and you rent an apartment to somebody who is notorious for setting fires in multifamily buildings, if something happens to your ...

Our editorial team draws on its extensive knowledge and experience in the background check industry to independently assess screening companies. We evaluated over 40 data points across 20 vetted ...

On Nov. 15, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued two eye-opening (at least to me) reports dealing with the tenant background check industry. Participants in this industry sell information ...

There is a growing trend of treating criminals as a new protected class. Common-sense New Yorkers need to reject this idea before it’s too late. At a City Council Hearing on Intro 0632, which would ...

Read on for our review and complete guide how to run a background check on a tenant. A background check can provide valuable insight into a tenant’s criminal, credit, rental and employment histories.