| If you are like thousands who own rental | | | | up on their reports. So with confidence, they |
| properties, it is important in having the | | | | do sign the background check consent form. |
| right kinds of tenants. The mere fact that an | | | | Little do they know that tenant records are |
| individual has a first rate impression with | | | | actually included on these type Reports. |
| you, is not the means of judging ones | | | | |
| character. A well-mannered, well-dressed | | | | It is advisable not to take deposit money |
| individual, who presents him or herself | | | | from a candidate before conducting a |
| impressively, can still be a problem tenant. | | | | background check on the individual(s). |
| On the flipside to this, an individual who | | | | Conducting your own reference checking can |
| may not seem to have your qualifications in | | | | save you money; but keep in mind that most |
| appearances and manners, maybe the most | | | | prospective tenants will only provide good |
| perfect candidate as a tenant. Conducting a | | | | reference. For most landlords, they charge |
| background check for applicants is always in | | | | prospective clients 50-$80 non-refundable |
| the best interest of the landlord. | | | | application fee, which normally covers the |
| | | | full Background check report. |
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| | | | Taking the right steps now will insure that |
| It is important to have the tenant sign a | | | | later down the road, you will be certain you |
| consent form to conduct a background check. A | | | | made the right choice in choosing a tenant. |
| Prospective Tenant who declines the consent | | | | By conducting a professional background |
| form to authorize the landlord to conduct | | | | check, landlords do not only protect their |
| background check, usually have something to | | | | rights as property owners, they protect the |
| hide. Some prospective clients think that | | | | rights of the potential tenants. |
| criminal backgrounds are all that will show | | | | |