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Charge for Background Check and Who To Use

John J

started a topic over 14 years ago

My wife and I are first time LL renting her deceased mother's house next door. I have read here the importance of doing background/credit checks. Should we charge an application fee for this and does anyone have a recommendation for who to use? We're in Oklahoma. Thanks, John.

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Ernestine &

said over 14 years ago

i'm a member of National Tenant Network and also use Transunion smartmove to screen people.

John J

said over 14 years ago

I decided to use E-Renter.com and it was very easy. Price seemed good for the results. Immediate response.

JohnnieMae C

said over 14 years ago

I'm a first time LL a question was asked by a couple if the LL shoould charge an application fee for the background/creditcheck could there be an answer for this?

Monika A

said over 14 years ago

I used E-renter and it didn't turn up anything. However, when I searched local state public records, I found all kinds of things including felony charges. I'd be careful, very careful who you choose. Try to check as many sources as possible, and if there are too many red flags, pass!