How We Screen Your Rental Applicants

Smart tenant placement is one of the MOST important factors in creating a great landlording experience. A bad tenant can lead to costly property damage, unpaid rent, and years of financial recovery. At Doss & Spaulding Properties, we take tenant screening very seriously to safeguard your investment and ensure you have reliable, responsible tenants in your property.

Our rigorous tenant screening process is designed to identify the best-qualified applicants while adhering to all landlord-tenant laws, fair housing regulations, and other applicable guidelines. Here’s how we ensure your property is in good hands:

Our Tenant Screening Process

1. Credit, Background, and Eviction Checks: We perform comprehensive checks to evaluate an applicant’s financial history, rental behavior, and legal background. Any history of eviction is an immediate disqualifier.
2. Income and Employment Verification: To ensure financial stability, we require gross household income to be at least three times the monthly rent. This standard helps confirm that the applicant can comfortably afford the rent.
3. Landlord References: Verifiable rental history with positive feedback from previous landlords is a key factor in our decision-making process. We look for tenants who have demonstrated responsibility and respect for prior rental agreements.
4. Criminal History Review: For the safety of your property and community, we screen for major felonies within the past 10 years, including violent crimes, drug-related offenses, and sexual charges. Applicants with such records are not approved.
5. Outstanding Debts or Utility Balances: We check for unpaid utility balances or debts in collections as part of our financial reliability assessment.
6. Bankruptcy, Liens, or Judgments: Applicants must have no bankruptcies, liens, or judgments filed within the last seven years to qualify for tenancy.

Why Our Process Works

Our goal is to place tenants who are financially qualified and demonstrate a history of responsible behavior. By thoroughly evaluating each applicant’s background, we reduce risks and help ensure a positive rental experience for both you and your tenants.

At Doss & Spaulding Properties, we understand that every tenant represents a partnership between you as the property owner and them as the occupant. Our screening process is designed to protect that partnership by finding tenants who will treat your property with care while meeting their financial obligations.

Let us handle the details so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your investment is in capable hands.