Services / Tenant Screening & Placement
Placing the right tenant is the single most important decision in property management. We treat it that way — with thorough background research, identity verification, and a process designed to protect your investment from day one.
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To Century 21® Alliance Properties, screening applicants is among the most important tasks of a high-quality, professional property manager. Identity theft and fraud are on the rise, so we continuously implement added security measures — using software equipped with high-tech identity verification and Red Flag Rule compliance to prevent imposters from reaching your property.
Every adult applicant (18+) is required to submit their own application, provide current photo ID, valid SSN or ITIN. The following items are reviewed and verified.
Seven checks, every applicant. The index follows as you read.
Our software uses high-tech data points to verify the applicant's identity — catching fraudulent documentation and flagging inconsistencies before a lease is executed.
Full credit report review including open accounts, collections, payment history, and overall credit score to assess financial responsibility.
We search nationwide eviction databases, foreclosure history, and bankruptcy filings to identify applicants with a history of housing instability.
Comprehensive criminal background search — run for every adult applicant without exception.
We verify employment by employer name, hire date, and gross monthly income. Self-employed applicants must provide tax returns and six months of unaltered bank statements.
We contact current/previous landlords and verify the applicant's rental track record over the past two or more years — looking for on-time payments, lease compliance, and property condition at move-out.
We accept cosigners for applicants with less than required FICO scores, limited rental or employment history. Cosigners must meet a higher credit and income standard than applicants.
If an applicant presents a special request, negotiates rent, has multiple pets or a restricted breed, or has factors outside our normal approval process, we contact you directly to discuss the situation — the benefits, the risks, and the recommendation — before any decision is finalized.
In some cases, we may recommend a security deposit of 1.5–3× one month's rent to proceed with a borderline applicant. This is a documented caution flag — not a blanket approval — and is always communicated to you before acceptance.
We accept cosigners for applicants with limited rental or employment history who otherwise meet credit and income thresholds. Cosigners must meet a higher credit and income standard.
We negotiate leases in 12–24 month increments only. If you plan to sell or move back into the property, inform us in advance so we do not execute a term beyond your timeline.
Long-term tenants save you money by preventing costly vacancies. We build relationships with residents to encourage renewals — keeping your property occupied and profitable.
Our Tenant Selection Criteria is a published document that outlines every qualification standard we use — credit thresholds, income requirements, rental history minimums, and more. Every applicant is evaluated against the same criteria, protecting you from Fair Housing liability and ensuring consistent, defensible decisions.
No prices are disclosed on this page. Fees associated with screening and placement are outlined in your Property Management Agreement and vary based on property specifics. Contact our team for a full overview.
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