{"id":117480,"date":"2025-02-11T04:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T04:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T04:32:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T04:32:00","slug":"how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential tenants thoroughly can help you make an informed decision and choose individuals who are reliable and responsible. In this article, we will discuss the essential steps involved in checking a prospective tenant in order to protect your property and minimize risks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#1_Establish_screening_criteria\" title=\"1. Establish screening criteria\">1. Establish screening criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#2_Create_a_rental_application\" title=\"2. Create a rental application\">2. Create a rental application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#3_Perform_a_background_check\" title=\"3. **Perform a background check**\">3. **Perform a background check**<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#4_Check_their_credit_history\" title=\"4. **Check their credit history**\">4. **Check their credit history**<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#5_Contact_previous_landlords\" title=\"5. **Contact previous landlords**\">5. **Contact previous landlords**<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#6_Verify_employment_and_income\" title=\"6. **Verify employment and income**\">6. **Verify employment and income**<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#7_Conduct_an_interview\" title=\"7. Conduct an interview\">7. Conduct an interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#8_Contact_personal_references\" title=\"8. **Contact personal references**\">8. **Contact personal references**<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#9_Research_online_presence\" title=\"9. Research online presence\">9. Research online presence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#10_Consider_using_a_tenant_screening_service\" title=\"10. **Consider using a tenant screening service**\">10. **Consider using a tenant screening service**<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions:\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#1_Can_I_reject_a_tenant_based_on_their_criminal_record\" title=\"1. Can I reject a tenant based on their criminal record?\">1. Can I reject a tenant based on their criminal record?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#2_Is_it_legal_to_discriminate_against_a_tenant_based_on_their_race_or_ethnicity\" title=\"2. Is it legal to discriminate against a tenant based on their race or ethnicity?\">2. Is it legal to discriminate against a tenant based on their race or ethnicity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#3_What_should_I_do_if_a_tenant_refuses_a_background_or_credit_check\" title=\"3. What should I do if a tenant refuses a background or credit check?\">3. What should I do if a tenant refuses a background or credit check?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#4_Can_I_charge_an_application_fee_for_tenant_screening\" title=\"4. Can I charge an application fee for tenant screening?\">4. Can I charge an application fee for tenant screening?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#5_How_long_does_a_background_check_typically_take\" title=\"5. How long does a background check typically take?\">5. How long does a background check typically take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#6_Can_I_reject_a_tenant_based_on_their_low_credit_score\" title=\"6. Can I reject a tenant based on their low credit score?\">6. Can I reject a tenant based on their low credit score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#7_What_should_I_do_if_a_tenant_provides_false_information_on_their_application\" title=\"7. What should I do if a tenant provides false information on their application?\">7. What should I do if a tenant provides false information on their application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#8_Can_I_ask_for_additional_security_deposit_from_a_tenant_with_bad_credit\" title=\"8. Can I ask for additional security deposit from a tenant with bad credit?\">8. Can I ask for additional security deposit from a tenant with bad credit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#9_Should_I_conduct_tenant_screening_for_every_applicant\" title=\"9. Should I conduct tenant screening for every applicant?\">9. Should I conduct tenant screening for every applicant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#10_Can_I_reject_a_tenant_based_on_their_age\" title=\"10. Can I reject a tenant based on their age?\">10. Can I reject a tenant based on their age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#11_What_should_I_do_with_the_applicants_personal_information_after_screening\" title=\"11. What should I do with the applicant&#8217;s personal information after screening?\">11. What should I do with the applicant&#8217;s personal information after screening?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#12_Can_I_ask_for_a_co-signer_if_the_tenant_does_not_meet_my_screening_criteria\" title=\"12. Can I ask for a co-signer if the tenant does not meet my screening criteria?\">12. Can I ask for a co-signer if the tenant does not meet my screening criteria?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Establish_screening_criteria\"><\/span>1. Establish screening criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start screening tenants, it is important to establish clear criteria that applicants must meet. Consider factors such as income, rental history, credit score, employment stability, and any specific requirements you may have for your property.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_a_rental_application\"><\/span>2. Create a rental application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Develop a comprehensive rental application that includes all the necessary information for tenant screening. This should include personal details, employment history, references, and consent to background and credit checks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Perform_a_background_check\"><\/span>3. **Perform a background check**<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most crucial steps in screening a prospective tenant is conducting a thorough background check. This involves verifying their identity, criminal records, and eviction history. You can hire a professional service or use online resources that provide these checks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_their_credit_history\"><\/span>4. **Check their credit history**<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Assessing a tenant&#8217;s credit history helps determine their financial responsibility. Look for patterns of late payments, outstanding debt, and any prior evictions. Obtain their written consent before accessing their credit report.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Contact_previous_landlords\"><\/span>5. **Contact previous landlords**<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking with previous landlords can provide valuable insights into a tenant&#8217;s rental history. Ask about their payment habits, behavior, any issues, and whether they would consider renting to the applicant again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Verify_employment_and_income\"><\/span>6. **Verify employment and income**<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Confirming a prospective tenant&#8217;s employment and income is crucial to ensure they can afford the rent. Request recent pay stubs or employment verification letters to verify their financial stability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Conduct_an_interview\"><\/span>7. Conduct an interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inviting applicants for an interview allows you to assess their compatibility, professionalism, and communication skills. This step also provides an opportunity to discuss any concerns or questions you may have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Contact_personal_references\"><\/span>8. **Contact personal references**<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contact the personal references provided by the applicant to gain a better understanding of their character and reliability. Ask questions related to their ability to meet financial commitments and their general behavior.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Research_online_presence\"><\/span>9. Research online presence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perform a quick search online to see if there is any publicly available information on the prospective tenant. Social media profiles can sometimes reveal behavior, interests, or red flags that may not be evident during the screening process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Consider_using_a_tenant_screening_service\"><\/span>10. **Consider using a tenant screening service**<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If managing the screening process yourself feels overwhelming, consider using a professional tenant screening service. These services specialize in verifying an applicant&#8217;s background, credit, and rental history, providing you with reliable results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_I_reject_a_tenant_based_on_their_criminal_record\"><\/span>1. Can I reject a tenant based on their criminal record?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, as a landlord, you have the right to reject a tenant based on their criminal record if you believe it may pose a risk to your property or other tenants.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_it_legal_to_discriminate_against_a_tenant_based_on_their_race_or_ethnicity\"><\/span>2. Is it legal to discriminate against a tenant based on their race or ethnicity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, it is illegal to discriminate against a tenant based on their race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status under the Fair Housing Act.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_should_I_do_if_a_tenant_refuses_a_background_or_credit_check\"><\/span>3. What should I do if a tenant refuses a background or credit check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf a prospective tenant refuses to consent to a background or credit check, it is generally a red flag. Consider this as a valid reason to reject their application.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_I_charge_an_application_fee_for_tenant_screening\"><\/span>4. Can I charge an application fee for tenant screening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, you can charge an application fee to cover the costs associated with tenant screening. However, ensure the fee is reasonable and comply with any local regulations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_long_does_a_background_check_typically_take\"><\/span>5. How long does a background check typically take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe duration of a background check can vary depending on the service, but it usually takes a few days to a week to receive the results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_reject_a_tenant_based_on_their_low_credit_score\"><\/span>6. Can I reject a tenant based on their low credit score?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, as a landlord, you are allowed to reject a tenant based on their low credit score if you believe it may indicate their inability to meet financial obligations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_should_I_do_if_a_tenant_provides_false_information_on_their_application\"><\/span>7. What should I do if a tenant provides false information on their application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you discover that a tenant has provided false information on their application, it is generally a valid reason to reject their application.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_I_ask_for_additional_security_deposit_from_a_tenant_with_bad_credit\"><\/span>8. Can I ask for additional security deposit from a tenant with bad credit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nAs a landlord, you have the right to request a higher security deposit from a tenant with bad credit to mitigate any potential risk.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Should_I_conduct_tenant_screening_for_every_applicant\"><\/span>9. Should I conduct tenant screening for every applicant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIt is a good practice to conduct tenant screening for every applicant consistently. Treating all applicants equally helps minimize the risk of potential discrimination claims.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Can_I_reject_a_tenant_based_on_their_age\"><\/span>10. Can I reject a tenant based on their age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, it is illegal to reject a tenant based on their age, as age discrimination is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_should_I_do_with_the_applicants_personal_information_after_screening\"><\/span>11. What should I do with the applicant&#8217;s personal information after screening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYou must handle and dispose of the applicant&#8217;s personal information responsibly and in compliance with data protection laws. Store the information securely and destroy it when no longer needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_I_ask_for_a_co-signer_if_the_tenant_does_not_meet_my_screening_criteria\"><\/span>12. Can I ask for a co-signer if the tenant does not meet my screening criteria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, you can ask for a co-signer if a prospective tenant does not meet your screening criteria. A co-signer provides an additional layer of financial security for the lease agreement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential tenants thoroughly can help you make an informed decision and choose individuals who are reliable and responsible. In this article, we will discuss the essential steps involved in checking a prospective tenant &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#more-117480\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to do a check on a prospective tenant?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":107420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86279],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn","no-featured-image-padding"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to do a check on a prospective tenant?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/synchronyfinancial\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/faq.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Seth Harrington\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@synchrony\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@synchrony\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Seth Harrington\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Seth Harrington\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9197d55d76ce3f777b404a7760fea504\"},\"headline\":\"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/\"},\"wordCount\":900,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Learn\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/\",\"name\":\"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00\",\"description\":\"As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]\",\"description\":\"In Namso gen blog you can get many tips regarding to Credit cards, VCC, Credit card security etc. You can generate credit cards by using Namso-gen.co\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/namso-gen-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/namso-gen-logo.png\",\"width\":500,\"height\":164,\"caption\":\"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/synchronyfinancial\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/synchrony\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/synchronyfinancial\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/synchrony\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/synchrony-financial\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9197d55d76ce3f777b404a7760fea504\",\"name\":\"Seth Harrington\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Seth Harrington\"},\"description\":\"Guest author Seth Harrington has meticulously crafted and revised this article to the best of their knowledge and understanding. Readers are strongly advised to exercise caution, verify information independently, and rely on their own judgment when considering the information provided. Read more articles on Namso Gen here.\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?","description":"As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?","og_description":"As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential","og_url":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/","og_site_name":"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/synchronyfinancial","article_published_time":"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":630,"url":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/faq.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Seth Harrington","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@synchrony","twitter_site":"@synchrony","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Seth Harrington","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/"},"author":{"name":"Seth Harrington","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9197d55d76ce3f777b404a7760fea504"},"headline":"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?","datePublished":"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/"},"wordCount":900,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Learn"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/","url":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/","name":"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-02-11T04:32:00+00:00","description":"As a landlord or property manager, finding the right tenant is crucial to the success and profitability of your rental property. Screening potential","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-do-a-check-on-a-prospective-tenant\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to do a check on a prospective tenant?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/","name":"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]","description":"In Namso gen blog you can get many tips regarding to Credit cards, VCC, Credit card security etc. You can generate credit cards by using Namso-gen.co","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#organization","name":"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]","url":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/namso-gen-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/namso-gen-logo.png","width":500,"height":164,"caption":"Namso Gen Blog - Free Credit Card Generator [100% Valid]"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/synchronyfinancial","https:\/\/twitter.com\/synchrony","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/synchronyfinancial","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/synchrony","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/synchrony-financial"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9197d55d76ce3f777b404a7760fea504","name":"Seth Harrington","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Seth Harrington"},"description":"Guest author Seth Harrington has meticulously crafted and revised this article to the best of their knowledge and understanding. Readers are strongly advised to exercise caution, verify information independently, and rely on their own judgment when considering the information provided. Read more articles on Namso Gen here."}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117480\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/107420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}