Tenant Risk Verification – criminal background checks

Learn to Say “Problem Tenants Need Not Apply”

tenantriskverification May 29, 2012 0

Recently, a prospective tenant sent a question to a real estate columnist asking for advice on how to find a rental home when the applicant has a criminal background stemming from alcohol and drug

Commercial Tenant Screening: 12 Important Questions to Ask Before You Sign the Lease

tenantriskverification May 28, 2012 0

Unlike residential units, commercial spaces are commonly leased for 3-5 year terms. With a longer lease term comes a larger responsibility for property management companies to find quality, reputable organizations to fill their vacancies.

Is Facebook the Next Tenant Screening Tool?

tenantriskverification May 28, 2012 0

Last summer’s party anthem, “Last Friday Night (TGIF)” may have had you rocking out in your car and empathizing with the line, “pictures of last night ended up on line, I’m screwed.” But

4 Easy Ways to Max Profits

tenantriskverification May 25, 2012 0

Screening tenants before you rent is half the battle when it comes to maintaining the profitability of your rental property. But circumstances can change after your tenant moves in. If you’re not careful, your ideal

Can Landlords Check Only My Husband’s Credit?

tenantriskverification May 25, 2012 0

A credit check is one of the several key steps a landlord goes through to improve the likelihood the tenants he selects will pay the rent. Whether or not he chooses to do a

Tenant docked for slapping landlord’s wife

tenantriskverification May 25, 2012 0

Mrs Rita Ibeanu, 31, a tenant, was on Monday arraigned at an Asaba Magistrates’ Court for slapping her landlord’s wife. The police prosecutor, Mr Alex Ibendiogwu, told the court that the accused committed the offence

Want to Avoid Potential Tenant Terror?

tenantriskverification May 24, 2012 0

Tenant screening can make or break a landlord. Don't take this very important step lightly. You can avoid many pitfalls by selecting the right tenant, the first time. Although you might be tempted to

Landlords want secrecy lifted to battle bad tenants

tenantriskverification May 24, 2012 0

Ontario should end the secrecy that allows bad tenants to flourish, says a group representing 2,300 landlords. “The standards should be the same across the justice system,” said Vince Brescia, president and chief executive officer