How We Screen Your Rental Applicants

We Work Hard To Find the Right Tenant for Your Investment

We strive to get your property rented quickly, but finding the right tenant is more important than finding the fastest tenant. Many believe a simple credit check and employment verification are enough, but a comprehensive screening process ensures tenants are financially responsible, reliable, and will fulfill the lease terms.

Our tenant screening process answers four critical questions to determine if an applicant is the right fit.

1. Is the applicant who they say they are?

• Government Issued Identification - Preventing fraud by confirming identity.
• Social Security Number Verification - Ensuring accuracy and legitimacy.

2. Can the applicant afford this property?

• Income Requirement – Tenants must earn at least 3x the monthly rent.
• Income Verification - Confirming employment and financial stability (e.g., checking previous bank statements).
• Pre-Screening Qualification – Assessing initial financial suitability.

3. Does the applicant have a history of paying their bills?

• Credit Score & Financial Review – Evaluating credit history, loan statuses, and outstanding collections.
• Previous Address & Tenant History – Reviewing past rental behavior.
• Public Records & National Eviction Search – Checking for eviction records and unpaid debts.

4. Will the applicant be a responsible resident and take care of the property?

• Previous Landlord Verification – Contacting past landlords for references.
• Background Check – Reviewing criminal history and past records.*
• National Criminal & Sex Offender Search
• International Terrorism Database Search
• Pet Screening (if applicable) – Evaluating pet details for pet-friendly properties.

Conditional Approvals & Fair Housing Compliance

We understand that every applicant’s situation is unique. Conditional approvals may be considered based on overall qualifications.

All applications are processed without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin in accordance with Fair Housing Guidelines.

Maryland Fair Housing State Law

The courts have said that Maryland's law is "substantially equivalent" to the federal law. In two important respects, Maryland gives more protection. First, Maryland expands on the protected classes of the federal law. You cannot be discriminated against because of your marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or source of income.

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