Tenant Screening
Tenant Screening for Landlords — Credit, Criminal & Eviction in One Order
Get a complete rental background check on any applicant in minutes — nationwide credit report, criminal search, and eviction history. Pay per applicant, never a monthly fee. New customers start at $29.95.
Register free & screen a tenantLog in to order
When you register we save your name, email and phone so we can help if you don’t finish. We may email you to help you finish registering. We never sell or share your information.
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Credit report + criminal search + eviction search
Tenant screening only. New customer pricing for the first 60 days. No monthly or sign-up fees.
Screening an employee? The new customer employment offer is $19.95 for the first 60 days. See employee screening.
Let the applicant pay
Pass the screening cost to the applicant. In many states, including Texas, you can charge a reasonable application fee that covers screening, as long as it is disclosed up front.
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Register freeSet up your landlord account online.
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Ask for applicant-payTell us you want applicants to cover the cost and we will set your account up that way.
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Disclose the feeList the application fee before the applicant applies. Check your state and local limits.
What’s in the report
Order only what you need
Landlords call it different things: a rental background check, a tenant credit check, a background check for renters, or an eviction search. Each report is available on its own, or together as a complete tenant screening package.
- Tenant background check – nationwide criminal records search on your rental applicant.
- Tenant credit check – full credit report on the applicant, updated monthly.
- Eviction search – eviction history from courts across all 50 states.
Before you hand over the keys
Unpaid rent and an unsuitable tenancy can be costly. Review applicant information before you sign a lease. Screening supports your decision; it does not guarantee rent payment or a problem-free tenancy.
From registration to your first tenant report
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Register your landlord accountRegistration is free. Follow the confirmation shown after submission; registration alone does not order a report.
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Prepare your applicant informationHave the applicant’s authorization, full name, address, date of birth and SSN ready. Enter sensitive information only in the secure ordering system.
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Log in, choose searches and paySelect the tenant package or individual searches, review the price and submit your order. Complete any applicant-verification steps shown.
See the step-by-step first-report guide or review screening prices.
Need help with your first order? Call 512-451-2734, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm Central.
Landlord FAQ
Do I need a bundle?
No. Every search can be bought on its own. Bundling lowers the combined cost.
What if I deny an applicant?
The FCRA requires an adverse action notice. Adverse action support is part of every account.
Are there monthly or sign-up fees?
No. No monthly, yearly or sign-up fees and no minimum order. You pay by credit or debit card only for the reports you order.
Is there a tenant screening service with no monthly fee or subscription?
Yes. Background Check Solutions charges per report only. There are no monthly, yearly or sign-up fees and no minimum order, so small landlords pay by credit or debit card only for the reports they order.
Is a rental background check the same as tenant screening?
Yes. Rental background check, background check for renters and tenant screening all describe the same thing: checking a rental applicant’s credit, criminal and eviction history before you sign a lease. You can order the complete package or any single search.
Is this FCRA compliant?
Yes. All reports are generated and delivered in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including required applicant consent and adverse action support.
How long does a report take?
Most reports are returned within minutes of the applicant completing verification.
Do you screen nationwide?
Yes. Criminal, credit and eviction searches cover applicants across all 50 states.
Who is Background Check Solutions?
Background Check Solutions, a division of Tenant Screening Services, LLC, has provided nationwide tenant screening for landlords, property managers and real estate agents since 1982. Call 512-451-2734, 9am–5pm Central, Monday–Friday.
