Tenant screening is a process that actually begins with the application. Experienced landlords can identify warning signs from that simple document alone. But, sometimes information that should be included on the application isn’t, leaving landlords and the surrounding community open to a slew of concerns. The Incomplete Application In some cases, missing information on a [...]
Tenant Screening: Protecting College Students
In the shooting at the University of Texas at Austin by a 19-year-old Mathematics major is just the latest in a rash of college shootings across the nation. In this shooting, only the shooter himself died, but, in other shootings, the carnage was far more serious. Any loss of life is tragic, and most shootings [...]
Many Seek Roommates To Help During A Recession, Tenant Screening A Must
The economy has forced many homeowners to look for ways to cut back on expenses. According to an article from CNN, one solution that many have turned to is renting out a room to a tenant. However, this has many worried on the type of tenants that they may be taking in to their home. [...]
The Pros of Tenant Screening
Most savvy landlords screen prospective tenants for financial reasons. A quick credit check can be a deciding factor in whether or not to rent or lease to any given individual. Many more landlords call a prospective tenant’s references. Contacting a former landlord or neighbor can give a lot of information about rental applicants. Yet, too [...]