Landlord Question and Answer Forum

I have a completed application for a prospective tenant. Now I need to figure out how to get an actual credit report. Is there a way that I can submit my information as the landlord? Is there a website address for this?

Try National Tenant Network or SafeRent.

Posted by Denise S, PA on Wednesday, October 7, 2009

You have to have written permission to protect your self and you might also need a social security number also

Posted by Donald G, MA on Wednesday, October 7, 2009

I have both the signature and the SSN. I'm going to give the National Tenant Network a call. Thank you. :)

Posted by MARNIE M, NY on Wednesday, October 7, 2009

A lot of times a credit check scares people with crappy credit away which is a good thing , do not ever give them the keys to your property unless all papers are signed , when that happends they have possession of your property , be careful your giving your investment to someone , like I said before they come in like Mary Poppins and leave like Jack the Ripper , not always but some people go rental to rental and look for violations , watch the movie Pacific Heights , by the time you get them out they have eaten up 4-6 months non paid rent, check there car out see how its kept up it might say a little about up keep, take pictures of your place , have them sign a walk thru,

Posted by Donald G, MA on Wednesday, October 7, 2009