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When available, tenant credit and background checks are included as part of prospective renter’s application at the time that they submit an application — no additional waiting required. In some cases, one or both screening reports cannot be completed. Learn about why that might occur for background checks here, and for credit reports here.
Follow these steps for screening a tenant and finding the best fit for your rental: Step 1: Pre-qualify tenants at first contact. Step 2: Meet the applicant. Step 3: Accept and analyze applications. Step 4: Check references. Step 5: Run a credit report. Step 6: Choose your next renter. You might feel like you don’t have the time to screen ...
Background checks can take place after a prospective tenant submits a rental application and are typically done along with a credit report. Typically, a background check on a prospective tenant will: Verify the prospective tenant’s identity. Check criminal history at county, state and federal levels. Search the sex offender registry.
Verify the tenant’s full name, employment history and residential address. Get the tenant’s written permission to run a credit check. Choose a credit reporting agency to work with. Confirm you’re the landlord of the rental property. Pay any associated fees. Run the credit check. Analyze the results.
Paper applications may use a credit or debit card, check or money order. When you use Zillow Rental Manager, you can invite prospective renters to complete the tenant application form online. To send an invitation to apply, go to the Applications tab, click on Send Invite, and enter the applicant’s email address.
The majority of renters (61%) who plan to move in the next year plan to continue renting, so finding out their rental history should be one of your first rental screening questions. 3. When are you able to move in? One-third of renters (33%) spend less than a month searching, while 38% spend one to two months.
From the online rental application and screening tool page, click Set up applications, or go to Zillow Rental Manager where you can enable applications for each of your properties individually. After you enable applications for your properties, you can change your preferences anytime by clicking Applications on each property you want to change. 2.
A move-in checklist provides a convenient and organized way for you to keep track of your rental property’s condition and check for damage beyond normal wear and tear. For landlords: A move-in checklist helps document existing conditions in the home. A checklist can hold tenants accountable for damage that occurs to the rental during the tenancy.
The application and tenant screening reports are free for landlords. Renters pay a $35 application fee, which includes tenant screening reports, and allows them to apply to your listing and an unlimited number of participating rentals for 30 days.
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