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How do you do credit amd background checks on perspective renters?
Becky S, TN on Monday, August 14, 2006
RE: Credit Checks
You can check out these websites... http://www.saferent.com/ or http://www.ntnonline.com/
Posted by Ralph F, NY on Monday, August 14, 2006
RE: Credit Checks
how do i do a credit check or find rental history on a person
Posted by Paula & Dennis D, MA on Tuesday, August 22, 2006
RE: Credit Checks
There are many sites avaialable in order for you to conduct a credit check, see the answer from Relph from PA. It is a good idea to contact the previous Landlord, I usually like to go back 3 years. Make sure that your Tenants signed a permission or applciation that allows you to preform a credit check.
Posted by Denise S, PA on Thursday, August 24, 2006
RE: Credit Checks
I use ClearScreening ([url]http://www.clearscreening.com[/url]). They've got great customer service and their credit reports are only about $8 per report. They also do criminal checks for around the same price as well.
Posted by Pamela W, CA on Thursday, March 22, 2007
RE: Credit Checks
I have seen a number of good online credit check sites, as mentioned. The important point is to establish some type of legitimate background for the potential tenant. You wnat to try not to get burned, so homework pays off, whether it is on the credit check or with references.
Posted by Denise S, PA on Thursday, June 14, 2007
RE: questions to ask about former tenants
does anyone have a list of questions that they have asked in doing thier own checks on perspective tenants?
Posted by Jeannette B, MA on Monday, September 10, 2007
RE: Credit Checks
You need to be cautious here, as some states are developing rules as to what you can and cannot ask during a tenant interview or credit check. This seems to only limit the landlord! Go into the sections here regarding the leases and there is some very good information to get you started.
Posted by James P, PA on Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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