Tenant Screening & Background Checks

Run comprehensive background checks in minutes. Credit reports, eviction history, and screening criteria — giving you the data to make confident rental decisions.

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Thorough Screening, Confident Decisions

RentalsHandled provides comprehensive background checks with credit reports, eviction history, and screening criteria — so you can make confident rental decisions.

Screening Criteria You Control

Set your own screening standards — minimum credit score, income-to-rent ratio, and eviction thresholds. You decide what matters most for your properties.

Comprehensive Credit Reports

Get full credit reports with scores, payment history, outstanding debts, and public records. See the complete financial picture before you decide.

Eviction History Search

Search nationwide eviction records to uncover past filings, judgments, and possession orders. Protect your property with data, not guesswork.

Screening Results at a Glance

Screening results present credit, eviction, and rental history data clearly so you can evaluate every applicant consistently and make informed decisions.

Make Better Tenant Decisions with Complete Data

Selecting the right tenant is the single most important decision a landlord makes. A bad tenant can cost months of lost rent, thousands in legal fees, and endless stress. Yet the traditional screening process — pulling credit reports, calling references, and searching court databases — is slow, inconsistent, and prone to blind spots. RentalsHandled's tenant screening changes that by putting clear, organized data at your fingertips.

When an applicant submits their information through RentalsHandled, the system pulls data from authoritative sources. Credit bureaus provide payment histories and outstanding obligations. Nationwide eviction databases reveal past court filings and dispossession orders. All of this happens within minutes, not days.

You Decide — With Complete Information

RentalsHandled doesn't make decisions for you — it gives you the data to decide with confidence. Set your own screening criteria: minimum credit score, eviction thresholds, and the standards that matter for your properties. When a screening report comes in, you review the full picture — credit history, eviction records — and make the call yourself. No opaque scoring algorithms, no surprise recommendations. Just clear data and your judgment.

The goal isn't to reject applicants — it's to give you the information to identify the right ones. A medical collection from years ago might not worry you. A recent eviction filing might. You know your properties and your tolerance for risk better than any algorithm does.

FCRA-Aware Screening Process

Tenant screening is regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and RentalsHandled is designed with FCRA awareness in mind. Landlords should follow applicable federal and state requirements for consumer reports, including proper disclosures, adverse action notices, and dispute procedures. Our screening process respects state and local laws regarding which checks can be run, what can be considered, and how results must be handled. Consult your legal counsel for compliance guidance specific to your situation.

Built into Your Full Rental Workflow

Screening doesn't exist in a vacuum — it's the first step in a longer journey. RentalsHandled connects screening directly to the rest of your workflow. Once you approve a tenant, their profile flows into your lease management tools. Signed leases connect to rent collection. Maintenance history, communication logs, and financial records all live in one place on your property tracking dashboard. No more juggling between screening companies, lease templates, and payment apps.

  • Screening results with credit, eviction, and rental history data
  • Full credit reports with scores and payment history
  • Nationwide eviction history search
  • Screening criteria you set and control
  • FCRA-aware screening process — landlords should follow applicable requirements
  • Integrated with lease management and rent collection

How Tenant Screening Works

1

Applicant Applies

Tenants submit a screening request with their information and consent.

2

Reports Generate

Credit and eviction checks run automatically. Most reports complete in minutes.

3

You Decide

Review screening results and make confident rental decisions based on complete tenant data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does tenant screening work?
You set your screening criteria, the applicant submits their information and consent, credit and eviction reports are generated, and you review the results to make your decision. RentalsHandled presents the data clearly so you can decide with confidence — no algorithms making decisions for you.
Is RentalsHandled's tenant screening FCRA compliant?
RentalsHandled's screening process is designed with FCRA awareness in mind. Landlords should follow applicable federal and state requirements for consumer reports, including proper disclosures and adverse action notices. Consult your legal counsel for compliance guidance specific to your situation.
What does a tenant background check include?
A tenant background check includes a credit report with score and an eviction history search. You set your own screening criteria to evaluate applicants based on the data that matters most to you.
How long does tenant screening take?
Most screening reports are generated within minutes. Credit and eviction checks are available quickly once the applicant provides consent and their information.
Can applicants dispute screening results?
Yes. Applicants have full rights under the FCRA to dispute any information in their screening report. RentalsHandled provides a clear dispute process and timely reinvestigation of contested items.
Who pays for the screening report?
You choose. Landlords can absorb the cost or pass it to applicants as part of the application fee. Either way, pricing is transparent with no hidden markups.

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Comprehensive tenant screening with credit reports, eviction history, and screening criteria you control. Start running background checks in minutes.

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