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Background Check

Are you a business owner, landowner, building manager or employer? If so, you have more responsibility than most. Responsibility for your business or property and responsibility for the people connected to that business or property. If you haven’t thought about it yet, it may be time to consider the value of the online background check. An online background check isn’t hard to do, and it can make a real difference for your future, saving you untold money and potential hassles.  25 years ago, if you wanted to do a thorough background check on somebody, you pretty much had to hire private investigators and hope that they were good at their job. You could go down to a county records office to try to get some information, but it’s likely that information would be incomplete…Read More.

Employment Background Check

Hiring new employees is always a challenge. There are a lot of people out there looking for work, but only a select few that are qualified to work for you. On top of that, even if you find someone who seems like the right person, there might be something in the individual’s background that suggests otherwise. Unfortunately, that’s something you might not find out until it’s too late. You may request that a potential employee disclose all relevant information, but let’s face it, if he or she wants the job, that potential employee might not tell you everything. That’s where a good employment background check comes in…Read More.

Criminal Records Search

Are you planning on hiring someone new or taking on a new tenant? This new person may seem honest and trustworthy but how can you really know? You can’t. In fact, the people who are most likely to take advantage of you are often the most trustworthy-looking. This is why it can be very important for your first step to be a criminal records search.  Not everyone who has a black mark in their past is an active criminal. Nevertheless, you have the right to know if someone who may be living in your home or apartment, or working for your company, has misdemeanors or felonies in their past. You can make decisions with much more confidence once you have this information…Read More.

Background Screening

In today’s fast-paced world, a meticulous background screening is not just a choice; it’s a necessity. While we all wish to trust those we encounter, delving into someone’s past can reveal crucial information that might significantly impact us in various aspects of life. Thanks to technological advancements, conducting an in-depth background screening has become more accessible than ever, provided it’s done correctly.  Numerous situations warrant a thorough background screening. Whether you’re evaluating a potential tenant, hiring a new employee, or entering into a business partnership, ensuring that the individuals involved have a clean history is paramount. indispensable…Read More.

Tenant Credit Check

A good landlord doesn’t rent to just anyone. Being a property manager is a business, and if you’re not careful who you have business dealings with, that business could fall apart. When it comes to renting, being careful means doing a tenant check on every person whom you might potentially rent to. One or two tenants who are a week or two behind paying the rent probably won’t break you, but a building full of chronically late or defaulting tenants could. That’s why a complete tenant check on every renter is so important. Fortunately, doing a quality tenant check and getting the information you need is fairly easy once you know where to look….Read More.

Rental Credit Check

Being a landlord brings with it a great many responsibilities, one of which is making sure you have good tenants. While a rental credit check won’t ensure you get the best tenants, it can improve your chances dramatically and give you considerable peace of mind. When your next tenant application comes in, think about the importance of a good rental credit check.  There are actually a number of good reasons for a rental credit check. The primary one, of course, is to make sure the tenant will be able to pay his or her rent. However, doing a credit check on a tenant can also tell you if the tenant is likely to be a responsible renter…Read More.

Credit Reports for Landlords

Why are credit reports for landlords important? Well, you wouldn’t invest a lot of money in a product without doing extensive research on it first, and you wouldn’t lend someone a considerable sum without investigating how likely it is that he or she would be able to pay you back. By the same token, credit reports for landlords provide the research you need to know whether a certain potential tenant is an acceptable risk. The more tenants you have who pay their rent consistently and on time, the better position you will be in financially and the less problems you will have to worry about…Read More.

Tenant Credit Report

As a property owner, you strive to find the best tenant possible for your rental property. A great tenant will take care of your investment as well as fulfill their monthly financial obligations. To find a good tenant, you’ll need to screen your rental applicants. The cornerstone of your rental screening process is the tenant credit report.

A tenant credit report provides you with key information about an applicant’s financial obligations as well as their payment history. A report that shows an applicant’s history of missed credit card payments, outstanding collections or consistently late with payments will give you insight into how an applicant might perform as a tenant…Read More.

Landlord Credit Report

Being a property owner or manager is stressful enough. Having tenants who are late with their rent or unable to pay altogether can make matters much worse. In order to avoid stressful property management situations, it’s best to be proactive about screening your rental applicants. The first thing you need to do is to think about what requirements you would like your applicant to meet. Sitting down and creating a process for tenant screening will help you review potential applicants quickly and efficiently.

Most property managers include a landlord credit report in their screening process. A landlord credit report can be pulled from a reputable tenant screening company…Read More.

Resident Screening Process

Resident screening has become an important process for any property owner or property manager. Entering into lease agreements with quality tenants is the first step in protecting and profiting from your investment. Tenants who are consistently late with their payments, miss payments or eventually need to be evicted will cost owners and managers both time and money.  The first step in implementing a resident screening process is to set your tenant screening criteria. Be sure to comply with Fair Housing Act regulations, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and your local and state laws. You also want to make sure that you are consistent in your resident screening process so that you can safeguard yourself against any claims of discrimination…Read More.

Tenant Screening at ClearScreening

As a landlord, owner or property manager, it is in your best interest to lease property to a responsible tenant. A responsible tenant will treat your property respectfully and pay their rent consistently over the life of the lease agreement. This gives you peace of mind knowing that your investment and your income are both protected. To minimize the risk of renting to a bad tenant, landlords and property managers must screen all applicants. Once you’ve set the standards for which your applicant should meet, ClearScreening can help you gather all the information needed to evaluate your potential tenants. From credit checks, criminal background checks and more, you’ll be able to access information quickly and conveniently at ClearScreening.com…Read More.

Why is a Rental Credit Check is Important

Being a landlord brings with it a great many responsibilities, one of which is making sure you have good tenants. While a rental credit check won’t ensure you get the best tenants, it can improve your chances dramatically and give you considerable peace of mind. When your next tenant application comes in, think about the importance of a good rental credit check.  There are actually a number of good reasons for a rental credit check. The primary one, of course, is to make sure the tenant will be able to pay his or her rent. However, doing a credit check on a tenant can also tell you if the tenant is likely to be a responsible renter. While it’s not always the case, people with good credit tend to be more responsible, and therefore more likely to be people you want to rent to…Read More.

The Importance of a Rental Background Check

Having a troublesome tenant is not an ideal situation for a property owner. A tenant who cannot manage the financial obligations of their lease will cost you time and money. There are ways to avoid entering into an agreement with a less than satisfactory tenant. The best thing to do is to thoroughly screen all renter applicants. This involves setting up tenant screening criteria. Here are some common points to examine when processing a rental background check Does the previous landlord recommend the tenant? Finding out if your prospective tenant has a history of paying rent on time and treating a property with respect will give you peace of mind…Read More.

Tenant Background Check at ClearScreening

It’s essential for landlords and property managers to request a tenant background check for prospective tenants. In order to protect rental income and property, landlords must find tenants who will occupy the property responsibly. This means the tenant must pay their agreed rent each month and treat the premises in a respectful manner. You can avoid the headaches and lost income from evictions and nonpayment by obtaining a tenant background check. If the potential tenant meets your predetermined criteria, then you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ve found a dependable tenant. A tenant background check can involve different types of reports. ClearScreening provides many reports to choose from to fulfill your tenant screening needs. These report options include…Read More.

Tenant Screening Services at ClearScreening

If you are a property owner, landlord or property manager, using tenant screening services is an important part of your lease application process. Finding a great tenant for your investment property is key to your peace of mind. A responsible tenant will respect your property as well as pay their rent consistently. This protects both your physical investment as well as your future rental income. ClearScreening has the tenant screening services you need to help you gather the information needed to evaluate any prospective tenant. Our services are fast, easy and inexpensive. Our tenant screening services can provide you with a wealth of information on any applicant. We offer a multitude of reports as well as additional tenant screening services. Our reports include …Read More.

What is s Credit Check

Whether you are a landlord with one rental property, an owner of multiple units or a property manager, running  credit checks on potential tenants is a smart decision. ClearScreening offers fast and inexpensive credit checks without the hassle. We obtain our reports through TransUnion, one of the three credit bureaus. A ClearScreening credit check includes an applicant’s personal information (name, current/past addresses, social security number, date of birth and employer information), their credit and payment history (credit accounts with retails stores, finance companies and mortgages), any collections or tax liens, a FICO score as well as any warnings or red flags that show potential credit risks…Read More.

Landlord Credit Check at ClearScreening

A landlord credit check is essential for evaluating potential tenants. Whether you’re managing one property or one hundred properties, a landlord’s goal is to find a tenant who will adhere to the terms of their rental agreement. This means finding a tenant who is responsible enough to pay rent on a consistent basis. A useful way to help evaluate a potential tenant is to run a landlord credit check. ClearScreening provides quick and easy credit reports from TransUnion, one of the three credit bureaus. What is in a landlord credit check A landlord credit check gives you access to specific financial information and a full history of an applicant’s credit activities. The credit report will list all the applicant’s personal details such as their name, telephone, social security number, date of birth and information regarding their current/previous addresses as well as current/past employers…Read More.

Tenant Credit Check at ClearScreening

As a landlord or property manager, it is in your best interest to rent a property to a responsible tenant. Late payments, non-payments and evictions cost time and money. By processing a tenant credit check, you are able to screen a potential tenant before signing a lease agreement. Evaluating a rental applicant’s credit report will give you insight into their financial obligations and payment history which will, in turn, help you decide if a particular tenant is a good applicant. ClearScreening credit checks are fast and inexpensive, making your applicant screening process a breeze.

Information Available in a Tenant Credit Check

As a landlord or property manager, it is in your best interest to rent a property to a responsible tenant. Late payments, non-payments and evictions cost time and money… Read More.

Credit Checks for Landlords at ClearScreening

Credit checks for landlords play an important role in the tenant screening process. A landlord’s goal is to enter into a rental agreement with a responsible tenant who will consistently pay their rent for a certain period of time. In order to find a great tenant, landlords will set criteria that a potential tenant needs to meet. Credit checks have become the norm for evaluating whether or not an applicant will be a suitable tenant. Requesting a credit report through ClearScreening is a quick and inexpensive way to obtain the information needed to screen a potential tenant.  When requesting a credit check for landlords through ClearScreening, a landlord will be able to access an applicant’s TransUnion credit report. The report will list pertinent personal information such as name, date of birth, social security number, telephone, current/previous addresses and current/past employers… Read More.

 

Setting Up Your Tenant Screening Criteria

Before any landlord begins to accept applications from prospective tenants, he/she should establish policies or guidelines for what will be acceptable in a new tenant. These policies should comply with Fair Housing Act regulations, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and your state and local laws. While criteria may vary from landlord to landlord and between one property and another, the criteria used for a particular period of screening for the same or similar units should be consistent. The criteria you establish should be used for every application that you screen to help safeguard you against claims of discrimination…Read More.

Tenant Screening Criteria Changes For Our Changing Times

In the past couple of years, the real estate market has been turned upside down – experiencing a down turn in the economy, failed banking industry, and all-time high unemployment rate. All these factors have led to a massive foreclosure rate and high rental vacancy rate for landlords and property managers across the country. Our property management customers, who represent all 50 states, are experiencing an average 20% vacancy rate. With the major losses in jobs and a failing real estate market, there are large numbers of people unable to keep up with their bills…Read More.

Tips for Fair Housing Compliance

One of the most important things a landlord needs to keep in mind during the tenant screening process is to make sure they are compliant with fair housing regulations. Every applicant must be treated the same regardless of race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (families with children) and the disabled. If a landlord is found guilty of refusing to rent to anyone for any of the described reasons they face fines and criminal penalties.  The best way to avoid claims of discrimination is to be consistent in your tenant screening practices. Perform the same credit and background checks for each and every applicant…Read More.

CDC Moratorium and its Impact on Eviction

Alarmingly rising corona-virus has brought a significant change in everything. The same applies to the eviction process too. With the unemployment rate higher than the great recession of 2008, nearly 30-40 million Americans are at risk of eviction. To safeguard corona impacted people and to alleviate the impact of the virus, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has ordered a moratorium on the eviction.

What is CDC Moratorium?’ CDC has halted the process of eviction of a covered person due to the non-payment of rent. It is enforced from 4th Sept 2020 and valid till 31st Dec 2020. In case of non-compliance with this rule, the landlord or property owner will be fined $100,000 fine or a year in jail, or bothFine will increase to $250,000 or one year in jail or both  if the violation results in death.

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The Best 7 Ways to Retain Your Good Tenants

Discover the most effective ways to retain responsible, timely-paying tenants for the long haul. Retaining such tenants not only ensures the well-being of your property and neighborhood but also contributes significantly to your financial stability. Learn why holding onto quality tenants is a wise investment and explore seven proven strategies to foster lasting relationships.

Address Maintenance Concerns Promptly: Show your commitment to tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance concerns. This not only portrays you as a responsible landlord but also enhances the appeal of your property. Consider offering additional perks, such as professional apartment cleaning, to attract tenants for extended periods. Regular maintenance minimizes repair costs and contributes to a positive living experience…Read More.

Eviction process before and after COVID-19

Pandemic stuck hard to almost every sector of the society and housing is no exception to it. Black clouds are pouring over millions of people who live on rental properties. Loss of wages and jobs are adding a final nail to the coffin making it difficult for the survival of the affected section of the community. Let us analyze what is the eviction process before the virus and how it changed due to COVID-19.

Eviction process before Coronavirus:

Let us begin by understanding the reasons for eviction.

a. Due to Non-payment of rent

b. Foreclosure

c. Violation/ Expiry of Lease

Read More.

Tenant Screening Criteria Changes For Our Changing Times

In the past couple of years, the real estate market has been turned upside down – experiencing a down turn in the economy, failed banking industry, and all-time high unemployment rate. All these factors have led to a massive foreclosure rate and high rental vacancy rate for landlords and property managers across the country. Our property management customers, who represent all 50 states, are experiencing an average 20% vacancy rate. With the major losses in jobs and a failing real estate market, there are large numbers of people unable to keep up with their bills.

Every landlord is looking for good, long-term tenants. These renters are still out there, but, in this current recession, may have fallen on hard times, lost their jobs, and been forced to start over. This does not necessarily mean that they will be bad tenants – determining that would require a deeper look at their credit report where you can see the payment patterns and when they started to fall behind. Tenant screening has been and is at the forefront of accepting new tenants both before and in this new economic environment. However, if landlords continue to use outdated screening criteria, they may have a difficult time filling their vacancies.

by D. D. of ClearScreening.com

Read more about changing your Tenant Screening Criteria Here

Tips for Fair Housing Compliance

One of the most important things a landlord needs to keep in mind during the tenant screening process is to make sure they are compliant with fair housing regulations. Every applicant must be treated the same regardless of race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (families with children) and the disabled. If a landlord is found guilty of refusing to rent to anyone for any of the described reasons they face fines and criminal penalties.

The best way to avoid claims of discrimination is to be consistent in your tenant screening practices. Perform the same credit and background checks for each and every applicant. Your tenant screening company should be able to recommend the reports that are most commonly run and/or the most targeted for the information you’d like to retrieve. We at ClearScreening recommend at least a credit report and criminal background search. However, an evictions search, which shows any unlawful/forcible detainers and/or civil suits, will help round out your tenant screening package. Once you choose the reports you’d like to run, be sure to run the same reports on every applicant to help ensure that you cannot be accused of discrimination.

by D. D. of ClearScreening.com

Read more about staying compliant with Fair Housing Regulations Here

Setting Up Your Tenant Screening Criteria

Before any landlord begins to accept applications from prospective tenants, he/she should establish policies or guidelines for what will be acceptable in a new tenant. These policies should comply with Fair Housing Act regulations, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and your state and local laws. While criteria may vary from landlord to landlord and between one property and another, the criteria used for a particular period of screening for the same or similar units should be consistent. The criteria you establish should be used for every application that you screen to help safeguard you against claims of discrimination.

by D. D. of ClearScreening.com

Read more about setting up your Tenant Screening Criteria Here

How ClearScreening Can Help Reduce Your Risk

As a property manager or landlord, you are responsible for placing qualified tenants into your own or someone’s rental property. Finding a good tenant is hard to do, and no one can know whether or not an applicant will be a good tenant based solely on an initial interview. ClearScreening offers several cost-effective reports to provide you with all the information you need to make the right decisions on prospective tenants.

Our various tenant screening options help you reduce the risk of:

  • Don’t take the chance that your applicant won’t pay the rent. Each month of non-payment costs you money. On top of that, eviction of these non-paying tenants can cost thousands of dollars. It is important to know if the applicant has a history of paying rent or other bills late, has an unstable employment record, or has declared bankruptcy. Reviewing the applicant’s credit report and employment verification report can help assure you that you are selecting a tenant who is financially stable and able to make payments on time.
  • Your tenants rely on you for a safe living environment. Be sure that you know the criminal records of possible tenants before renting to them. Renting to those with criminal records not only compromises the safety of your residents but also increases the risk of damage due to theft. Review the applicant’s criminal report to ensure the safety of your other tenants.
  • You or your customers have spent a lot of money on the purchase and maintenance of the property that you are renting out. Making sure the tenants you select will take good care of the property is one of the most important things to consider as a property manager. Our eviction data report and residence verification report will help you determine what kind of tenant your applicant has been in the past.
by D. D. of ClearScreening.com

Eviction process before and after COVID-19

Pandemic stuck hard to almost every sector of the society and housing is no exception to it. Black clouds are pouring over millions of people who live on rental properties. Loss of wages and jobs are adding a final nail to the coffin making it difficult for the survival of the affected section of the community. Let us analyze what is the eviction process before the virus and how it changed due to COVID-19.

Eviction process before Coronavirus:

Let us begin by understanding the reasons for eviction.

a. Due to Non-payment of rent
b. Foreclosure
c. Violation/ Expiry of Lease
d. Illegal activities
e. Demolition of house

by D. D. of ClearScreening.com

Read more about the eviction process before and after COVID-19 Here

7 Best Ways to Retain Your Good Tenants

Who would not love to keep a responsible, timely-paying tenant for a prolonged period? Such tenants will take care of your property and neighborhood. Let’s find out why letting go of such tenants will come at a high cost.

Why convince them to stay longer?

  • For the monthly rental income. (This is much needed when you rely on rental income for mortgage and utilities).
  • Saves your pocket from spending on extra costs of maintaining, advertising.
  • Free you from the hassle of finding a new tenant.
by D. D. of ClearScreening.com
 
Read more about 7 Best Ways to Retain Your Good Tenants Here

CDC Moratorium and its impact on eviction

Alarmingly rising corona-virus has brought a significant change in everything. The same applies to the eviction process too. With the unemployment rate higher than the great recession of 2008, nearly 30-40 million Americans are at risk of eviction. To safeguard corona impacted people and to alleviate the impact of the virus, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has ordered a moratorium on the eviction.

What is CDC Moratorium?

CDC has halted the process of eviction of a covered person due to the non-payment of rent. It is enforced from 4th Sept 2020 and valid till 31st Dec 2020. In case of non-compliance with this rule, the landlord or property owner will be fined $100,000 fine or a year in jail, or bothFine will increase to $250,000 or one year in jail or both  if the violation results in death.

However, you still owe the rent to the property owner. It only halts the eviction process temporarily. After 31st Dec, the covered person still owes the unpaid amount of rent and penalty or interest due to the non-payment of rent.  

by D. D. of ClearScreening.com

Read more about CDC Moratorium and its impact on eviction Here

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