Tenant Screening That Goes Beyond Credit

A few minutes of screening today can help prevent
months of problems and thousands of dollars in
losses later. Always review Tenant Credit Checks
and Background Checks before signing a lease.

A few minutes of screening today can help prevent months of problems and thousands of dollars in losses later. Always review Tenant Credit Checks and Background Checks before signing a lease.

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  • Affordable Tenant Screening starting at $19.99.
  • Exclusive access to Landlord Credit Bureau Tenant Records.
  • Landlord-pay or Tenant-pay options available.
  • Designed specifically for Landlords and Property Managers.

THE PROBLEM

The Wrong Tenant Is Expensive

Missed rent, property damage, disputes, and evictions often start with poor Tenant
Screening. The best time to reduce risk is before move in.

THE SOLUTION

Tenant Credit Screening You Can Trust

See the full picture before you rent by combining TransUnion Tenant Credit Screening with verified Tenant Records from Landlord Credit Bureau.

See the full picture before you rent by combining TransUnion Tenant Credit Screening
with verified Tenant Records from Landlord Credit Bureau.

  • 65% of Housing Providers experienced late or unpaid rent last year.
  • Credit Reports alone don't reveal a Tenant's full story.
  • Tenant screening helps identify potential risk before move-in.
  • Verified rental records provide additional insight beyond traditional screening.

Three Reports In One Screening Tool

Access credit data, background information, and verified Tenant
records from a single screening platform.

Access credit data, background information, and verified Tenant records from a single screening platform.

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Make More Informed Leasing Decisions

Most screening providers stop at credit and background checks. We include verified
Tenant Records, giving you access to rental payment history reported by Landlords.

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Why Tenant Screening Matters

Tenant Screening helps you see beyond the rental application. Credit Reports, Background Checks,
and Tenant Records can reveal information that may not appear during reference checks.

How It Works

Run a Tenant Credit Check and Background Check online
in minutes.

Review credit history, payment behavior, and public
record information.

Access exclusive Landlord Credit Bureau Tenant Records
available only through FrontLobby.

Screen applicants before move in to help avoid costly
surprises later.

The Impact

Avoid renting to applicants who may struggle to meet their
financial obligations.

Uncover information that may not appear on an application or
during an interview.

Reduce the risk of unpaid rent, property damage, and
costly disputes.

Make screening decisions based on more than references and
gut instinct.

TENANT SCREENING BUILT FOR BETTER RENTAL DECISIONS

Tenant Screening for US Landlords

Combine TransUnion Tenant Credit Screening with verified Tenant Records
from Landlord Credit Bureau to see more before you rent.

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Traditional Screening

Results in minutes

Affordable screening starting at $19.99

Verified Tenant Record from Landlord Credit Bureau

Tenant Credit Check

Tenant Background Check

Tenant-pay option

No subscription required

Designed just for Landlords and Property Managers

Works for 1 or 1,000+ units

TENANT SCREENING BUILT FOR BETTER RENTAL DECISIONS

Tenant Screening for US Landlords

Combine TransUnion Tenant Credit Screening with verified Tenant Records from Landlord Credit Bureau to see more before you rent.

FrontLobby

Traditional Screening

Results in minutes

Affordable screening starting at $19.99

Verified Tenant Record from Landlord Credit Bureau

Tenant Credit Check

Tenant Background Check

Tenant-pay option

No subscription required

Designed just for Landlords and Property Managers

Works for 1 or 1,000+ units

Everything You Need To Screen Tenants

Credit Reports, Background Checks, and exclusive Tenant Records in one affordable screening solution.

Credit Reports, Background Checks, and exclusive Tenants Records in one affordable screening solution.

SIMPLE SET UP

Getting Started Takes Minutes, Not Days

Screen applicants in just a few minutes. Send a screening request, receive the results, and review the report before signing a lease.

Screen applicants in just a few minutes. Send a screening request,
receive the results, and review the report before signing a lease.

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Get set up in under
10 minutes.

Screen Your Applicant

Request a Tenant Credit Check and Background Check.

Review Results

See credit, background, and Tenant records in one report.

Create Your Free Account

Get set up in under 10 minutes.

Screen Your Applicant

Request a Tenant Credit Check and Background Check.

Review Results

See credit, background, and Tenant records in one report.

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  • Screen Before You Sign
  • Spot Red Flags Earlier
  • Avoid Costly Mistakes

Benefits of Tenant Screening for Landlords

Tenant Screening can reveal information that may never come up in an application, interview, or reference check.

Tenant Screening can reveal information that may never come up in an
application, interview, or reference check.

Trust, But Verify

Landlord references and Tenant interviews matter, but they only tell part of the story. Screening helps verify the information you’re relying on before signing a lease.

See Beyond The Application

Tenant applications are designed to make applicants look their best. Proper Tenant Screening helps uncover information that may not appear at first glance.

Protect Your Rental Income

Every Tenant screening decision affects your future cash flow. Better information today can help prevent problems tomorrow.

Trust, But Verify

Landlord references and Tenant interviews
matter, but they only tell part of the story.
Screening helps verify the information you’re
relying on before signing a lease.

See Beyond The Application

Tenant applications are designed to make
applicants look their best. Proper Tenant
Screening helps uncover information that may
not appear at first glance.

Protect Your Rental Income

Every Tenant screening decision affects your future cash flow. Better information today can help prevent problems tomorrow.

BUILT FOR EVERY TYPE OF LANDLORD

One Platform. Any Portfolio Size.

Whether you manage one unit or thousands, FrontLobby adapts to
how you operate.

Small Landlords

Screen an applicant in minutes with no minimum unit count or required technology.

Growing Portfolios

Tenant Credit Checks and Background Checks for multiple applicants from one place.

Property Managers

Bulk screening, software integrations, and dedicated support for larger portfolios.

Integrations Available

API Access

Enterprise Grade Secutiry

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Enterprise Ready

Built for fast screening, centralized applicant management, and access to credit data and Tenant records from Landlord Credit Bureau.

  • Screen applicants across multiple properties.
  • Software integrations and API access available.
  • Dedicated onboarding and support.
  • Volume pricing available for large portfolios.
  • Customize screening packages to match your approval criteria.
  • Choose applicant-pay or Landlord-pay.
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What Landlords See Happen

See what Landlords learn when they combine credit reports, background
checks, and verified Tenant Records in one screening report.

TOP QUESTIONS

Things You Need To Know

Everything you need to know about pricing, compliance, and how
FrontLobby works.

What is Tenant Screening?

Tenant Screening is the process Landlords use to evaluate prospective Tenants before approving a rental application. A Tenant Screening report may include a Tenant Credit Check, Tenant Background Check, rental history, and other information that helps Landlords make informed leasing decisions. Screening helps reduce risk before move-in, while tools like Rent Reporting can help encourage accountability and on-time payments throughout the tenancy.

How long does Tenant Screening take?

Most Tenant Screening reports are available within 5 minutes. The exact timing may vary depending on the screening package selected and whether the applicant has completed any required identity verification or consent steps. Fast access to Tenant Screening results allows Landlords to make decisions quickly and reduce delays in the leasing process.

How can Landlords get a Tenant Screening report?

Landlords can get a Tenant Screening report by requesting a Tenant Credit Check and Tenant Background Check through FrontLobby. After submitting the applicant's information and obtaining the required consent, Landlords can review the screening results online. Depending on the screening option selected, reports may also include verified rental records from Landlord Credit Bureau and additional screening insights. Create a free account to get started.

How do Landlords screen Tenants?

Landlords screen Tenants by reviewing information that helps verify an applicant's identity, financial responsibility, and rental history. A thorough Tenant Screening process often includes a Tenant Credit Check, Tenant Background Check, income verification, employment verification, and landlord references. Reviewing this information before signing a lease can help reduce the risk of future payment issues and tenancy disputes.

What should Landlords check during Tenant Screening?

During Tenant Screening, Landlords should review an applicant's credit history, payment behavior, rental history, income, employment information, and any available background screening results. A Tenant Credit Check can help identify financial risk, while a Tenant Background Check can provide additional insights about the applicant.

What should be included in a Tenant Screening checklist?

A Tenant Screening checklist should include a completed rental application, identity verification, Tenant Credit Check, Tenant Background Check, income verification, employment verification, Landlord references, and a review of rental history. Using a consistent Tenant Screening process helps Landlords evaluate applicants fairly and make more informed rental decisions. Many Landlords also plan how they will manage the tenancy after move-in, including whether they will use Rent Reporting to help promote payment accountability.

Does Tenant Screening include Background Checks?

Yes, many Tenant Screening services include a Tenant Background Check as part of the screening process. Depending on the screening package selected, a Background Check may include identity verification, public records searches, and other information that helps Landlords assess potential risks before signing a lease. Combining a Tenant Background Check with a Tenant Credit Check provides a more complete picture of a rental applicant.

Do you still have questions?

Great, we want to hear from you.

You can reach us directly by email at support@frontlobby.com, request a callback through this online form, or use the live chat feature available in your account.

Our Help Center is also a great resource, with step-by-step guides, videos, and helpful articles designed to answer common questions quickly.

If Rent Isn't Reported,
It Doesn't Matter.

From screening to reporting to recovery, everything works together to help you get paid and stay in control.

  • Screen Tenants with confidence before you sign a lease.
  • Turn rent into a priority with Credit Bureau reporting.
  • Recover unpaid rent faster after a Tenant moves out.
  • Reduce missed payments and reward on-time rent.
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