Tenant Screening
Professional Tenant Screening: The First Line of Defense
Bad tenants cost $3,000–$15,000 in lost rent, damage, and eviction fees. Jones verifies credit, employment, references, and rental history.
The cost of bad tenants
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
- Eviction history, even old ones
- Multiple job changes (3+ in 2 years)
- Income too low (less than 3x monthly rent)
- Missing references
- Inconsistent employment dates
- Recent bankruptcy
Our 6-step screening process
- Application review: verify completeness, cross-check dates
- Credit check (Equifax/TransUnion)
- Employment verification directly with employer
- Reference calls to previous landlords
- Rental history of last 3 rentals
- Criminal background check
A rigorous process, PIPEDA-compliant.
What you get
Complete screening report in 48 hours
Verifies credit, employment, references, and background
Avoids 90% of problem tenants
Detailed report with clear recommendation
How it works
1
Application
Receive complete candidate form.
2
Verify
Credit, employment, references: 48 hours.
3
Investigate
Personal calls to employers and references.
4
Report
Recommendation: approve, reject, or conditional.
Frequently Asked Questions
$300 per candidate. Refundable if rejected for legal reasons.
Don't rent to the wrong tenant
One professional screening session costs $300. One bad tenant costs $10,000+.
Areas we serve
Screening services available for all properties in Montreal and surrounding areas.