How We Screen Your Rental Applicants

Because Who You Rent To Matters

Your rental isn’t just another listing. It’s an investment property you’ve worked hard for, and the person living in it can shape the entire experience, for better or worse. For every property owner, protecting income, condition, and long-term value matters.

We believe great property management starts long before a lease is signed. That’s why our tenant screening approach supports thoughtful tenant placement, prioritizing long-term stability over rushed approvals. A few extra days spent screening carefully often saves months of stress, missed rents, and disputes tied to lease terms or the security deposit.

A Smarter Way to Choose Tenants

Every applicant is more than a number pulled from a credit report. Our team uses a holistic review that includes financial responsibility, rental behavior, and overall stability. This rental analysis helps us identify tenants who are more likely to respect the home, stay longer, and maintain a strong payment history.

To ensure fairness and consistency, every applicant aged 18 or older must complete a full application and pay the application fee. The same standards apply to everyone, whether they live in Salt Lake City or are relocating from elsewhere. This structured screening process removes guesswork and protects everyone involved.

Our 7-Step Screening Process

Our detailed tenant screening process is designed to reduce risk and protect your property. This proven screening process gives property managers a clear, consistent framework for evaluating applicants.

The 7-Step Screening Process includes:

1. Credit history review: A detailed credit check that evaluates reliability, trends, and overall credit score patterns.
2. Employment verification: Confirming work history through employment verification, supported by recent pay stubs and, when needed, bank statements.
3. Income stability review: Ensuring income is consistent and sufficient to meet ongoing rent obligations, including situations that may require a co-signer.
4. Rental history and landlord references: Insight into how the applicant has handled past responsibilities, including communication and rent payments.
5. Criminal background check: A legally compliant background check conducted under current fair housing guidelines.
6. Terrorist database search: A security step aligned with federal safety standards.
7. Animal criteria evaluation: For pet-friendly homes, animals are reviewed using defined criteria tied to insurance and property standards.

Fair Housing, Handled the Right Way

We strictly follow all federal, state, and local housing laws, including the Federal Fair Housing Act. Applicants are never discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected class.

Every applicant is evaluated using the same objective standards, including identity verification tied to a Social Security Number and consistent credit check procedures. This approach protects your property while reducing risk and liability.

Experience You Can Trust!

Our tenant screening system has been refined through years of real-world experience managing rentals across diverse markets. By looking beyond surface-level data and evaluating the full applicant profile, we help prevent issues tied to unstable income, incomplete documentation, or unclear financial capacity before move-in day.

Your property deserves more than a quick yes. It deserves a tenant chosen with your investment in mind and a team that stands behind every placement.