Tenant Screening

Professional Tenant Screening: The First Line of Defense

Bad tenants cost $3,000–$15,000 in lost rent, damage, and eviction fees. Professional screening catches problems before move-in. Jones verifies credit, employment, references, and rental history.

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The Cost of Bad Tenants

One bad tenant costs more than a year of management fees. Late rent ($500/month × 8 months = $4,000). Damage ($2,000–$5,000). Eviction ($1,500–$3,000). Total damage: $7,500–$12,000. Professional screening prevents this entirely.

Red Flags We Catch During Screening

Our screening process identifies problems before move-in: • **Eviction history** - even old evictions matter • **Multiple job changes** - 3+ jobs in 2 years = instability • **Income too low** - less than 3× monthly rent • **Missing references** - previous landlords won't vouch • **Inconsistent employment dates** - gaps or lies on application • **Recent bankruptcy** - financial distress • **Criminal record** - depending on province/context One red flag doesn't automatically disqualify. But multiple flags together = high risk.

Our 6-Step Screening Process

**Step 1: Application Review** - Verify all information is complete - Cross-check dates (employment, addresses) - Look for gaps or inconsistencies **Step 2: Credit Check** - Equifax/TransUnion report - Look for: late payments, collections, high debt-to-income - Recent score matters more than old history **Step 3: Employment Verification** - Call employer directly - Confirm: job title, start date, income, employment status - Verify salary matches application **Step 4: Reference Calls** - Contact previous landlords - Ask: rent payment, complaints, reason for leaving, would you rent again? - At least 2 references required **Step 5: Rental History** - Get detailed history of last 3 rentals - Look for pattern of complaints or evictions - Consistent? Or problems everywhere? **Step 6: Background Check** - Criminal record (where applicable) - Relevant context (felony vs. old misdemeanor)

What you get

Complete screening report in 48 hours

Verifies credit, employment, references, and background

Avoids 90% of problem tenants

PIPEDA-compliant process

Detailed report with clear recommendation

How it works

Application

Receive complete candidate form.

Verify

Credit, employment, references - 48 hours.

Investigate

Personal calls to employers and references.

Report

Recommendation: approve/reject/conditional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does screening cost?

$300 per candidate. Refundable if rejected for legal reasons.

How long does it take?

Report within 48 hours. Verification calls start immediately.

Can you recommend accepting or rejecting?

We provide a detailed report. You decide. We respect privacy law.

Don't rent to the wrong tenant

One professional screening session costs $300. One bad tenant costs $10,000+. The ROI is obvious.

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Areas we serve

Screening services available for all properties in Montreal and surrounding areas.

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Our offices

Côte-des-Neiges Office - 3250 Ridgewood Ave LaSalle Office - 8901 Newman Blvd