Tenant Verification @TenantScreen

Surprising Things Tenants Want in 2020 by CHRIS on JANUARY 13, 2020 Rental leasing trends for 2020 are revealing a few surprises: Tenants Want to Report Rent Payments On average, tenants spend about 40% of their income on rent, and they want credit... landlordtalking.com/tips/surprisin…

Lease Confusion Forces Tenancy Off Course by CHRIS on JANUARY 6, 2020 When a tenant first rented a unit, the landlord agreed in writing that the tenant could have a roommate, and if that roommate moved out, the tenant could remain. So, not a co-tenancy.. landlordtalking.com/tips/rental-fo…

Tenant Causes Damage, Blames Landlord by CHRIS on JANUARY 6, 2020 A British Columbia landlord was able to stave off a claim by his tenant who wanted over $9,000 in damages — including loss of furnishings, hotel stays, meals, a temporary rental, two... landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-ca…

Are You Missing These Opportunities to Screen Your Tenants? Stop tenant fraud, and you’ll prevent the resulting income loss. A little detective work early in the tenant screening process can expose a would-be nightmare tenant. But in the rush to fill... landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-sc…

Kansas City Passes “Tolerable” Tenant Rights Bill, Tenant Screening Restrictions by CHRIS on DECEMBER 16, 2019 In a move that is being touted as historic, Kansas City, Missouri City Council has passed a much anticipated tenant bill of rights... landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-sc…

Court Says Landlord Should Have Intervened in Tenant Dispute by CHRIS on DECEMBER 16, 2019 A U.S. Court of Appeals last week passed down a ruling broadening the liability that landlords face for racial discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. landlordtalking.com/tips/court-say…

Rent Growth Projections Make 2020 a Happy New Year for Landlords by CHRIS on DECEMBER 16, 2019 Rents are rising and will likely continue to accelerate in 2020, that according to the latest Market Report from Zillow. Read the full article on LT! landlordtalking.com/tips/rent-grow…

What Landlords Need to Know for 2020 by CHRIS on DECEMBER 16, 2019 Now is the time to get ahead of recent trends and start your new year off on the right foot: Read the full article on Landlord Talking by TVS! landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-sc…

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Did you know?! You can now Report Tenant Rent Payments to TransUnion! In today’s residential rental world there are high risk and low risk tenants. High risk tenants impact a landlord's bottom line and often waste valuable landlord resources. i.e. time, tenantverification.com/report-rent-pa…

Do you know How to get FREE Tenant Reports with TVS? It is the primary responsibility of all landlords to find the perfect tenant to occupy the property. In order to find tenants who pay rent on time and take care of the rental property it is... tenantverification.com/free-tenant-re…

Cities Seek to Ban Criminal Background Checks on Tenants by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Berkeley, California City Council is moving forward with a proposed ordinance which would prohibit landlords from inquiring about a rental applicant’s criminal... landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-sc…

HUD Targets Fraudulent Companion Animal Requests by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Most landlords understand that there are circumstances when they must allow a tenant with a disability to keep a companion animal. But for some landlords, each companion... landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-sc…

Court Revives Seattle’s First-In-Time Ordinance by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Seattle’s controversial “first-in-time” ordinance, requiring landlords to accept the first qualified renter, has been reinstated by Washington’s Supreme Court. landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-sc…

Wear and Tear Versus Tenant Damage: Can You Spot the Difference? by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Landlords pay for wear and tear. Tenants pay for damage. It’s a simple rule. Or is it? “Ordinary wear and tear” is one of the blurriest legal terms in prop... landlordtalking.com/tips/wear-and-…

Verify a Rental Application in 5 Easy Steps by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Landlords face a growing risk of tenant fraud. Providing false information in the rental application is the main source of this fraud, which can lead to significant income loss... landlordtalking.com/tips/tenant-sc…

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Evictions: Why Landlords Always Lose by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Eviction might seem like a safety net for landlords — a backstop to income loss. If a tenancy turns sour, just boot the deadbeat and try again. Unfortunately, eviction is... landlordtalking.com/eviction/evict…

Secondary Suites Popular in New Construction by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 11, 2019 In the midst of a rental housing shortage, lawmakers are giving the green light to homeowners to open suites — in basements, back rooms, and garages — to tenants... landlordtalking.com/tips/secondary…

Ottawa Mulls Ban on Short-Term Rentals by CHRIS on NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Investors in Ottawa are angry over a proposal that would limit their ability to rent income properties on platforms like Airbnb. A group calling itself Short and Suite is collecting... landlordtalking.com/tips/ottawa-mu…