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Tenant screening powered by TransUnion SmartMove
Even one bad tenant can cost you thousands in unpaid rent, property damage, or legal fees. Landlord Studio helps you avoid that risk with accurate and fast tenant credit and background checks.
Simple screening for informed tenant selection
Go from inquiry to approved tenant with all your applicant info in one place.
- Prescreening questions - review applicant answers before you decide who to screen.
- Notify accepted applicants - let successful applicants know and move straight to the lease.
- Full applicant snapshot - see financials, criminal record and eviction history side by side.
Built for independent landlords
Screening designed for self-managing landlords, not big property management firms.
- Powered by TransUnion SmartMove - one of the most trusted names in credit and background checks.
- Applicant-authorized - your applicant consents and enters their own details in the SmartMove application.
- No SSN handling - you never collect or store your applicant's Social Security Number.
- Desktop and mobile - send requests and review reports from anywhere.
Fast screening with flexible payment
Get quality screening reports quickly, at no cost to you.
- Results in as little as 30 minutes - make leasing decisions the same day.
- Pass the cost to the applicant - $45 on Pro, $55 on Go; local and state laws may apply.
- Or cover it yourself - choose to absorb the fee to make applying easier for top applicants.
What's in the Landlord Studio tenant screening report?
Get a comprehensive TransUnion SmartMove report with Landlord Studio in as little as 30 minutes. Reports cost $45 on Pro or $55 on Go, and you can charge them to the applicant or pay yourself.
- Credit score
- Address history
- Resident Score
- Nationwide criminal search
- SSN verification
- Nationwide evictions
- Identity verification
- Bankruptcies
*Local and state laws may apply
How to run a tenant screening report with Landlord Studio
Screen an applicant in three simple steps, without collecting sensitive details yourself.
Step 1: Enter your applicant's email
Yes. That’s it. No need to collect their SSN or any sensitive personal information - they’ll enter this on their end.
- No SSN handling - your applicant enters their own sensitive details
- Prescreen first - review their answers before you decide who to screen
- Choose who pays - pass the fee to your applicant or cover it yourself
Step 2: Landlord Studio verifies their identity
The tenant will receive an email from Landlord Studio asking them to verify their identity and complete the tenant screening report.
- Identity check - Landlord Studio emails your applicant to confirm who they are
- Applicant-authorized - they consent to the TransUnion SmartMove check in the application
Step 3: You receive the report
As soon as your applicant submits their screening, you'll get a notification. Log in on desktop or in the app to view the report.
- Fast results - in as little as 30 minutes, with a notification when it's ready
- One full report - credit, ResidentScore, criminal and eviction records
- Anywhere - view it on desktop or in the app
Protect your property with trusted tenant screening for landlords
Why landlords screen with Landlord Studio:
- Powered by TransUnion SmartMove
- No SSN collection required
- Designed for self-managing landlords
- Free for landlords (your tenants pay)
- Works on desktop and mobile
"Managing 20 rentals alone was overwhelming, but Landlord Studio became my one-stop shop. It simplified bookkeeping, rent, leases, and taxes — even my CPA loves it."
"I found Landlord Studio so much easier to understand after I looked at AppFolio, RentRedi, and Buildium. All three of them were so hard to understand."
"It has been an excellent way of tracking expenses all in one app. I had considered using AppFolio, but that was too complicated for me."
“I looked at Doorloop, RentRedi, and Appfolio and they all offer the same features, but the customer support was the absolute best on Landlord Studio.”
"I can't highly recommend it more if you have a rental property. It exceeded my expectations."
"I've been a user for about three years now. I recommend Landlord Studio for anyone looking to optimize their business."
"I chose Landlord Studio because it created a complete package for management of rental properties for the landlord"
"I realized that QuickBooks wasn't quite sufficient and I started to look around for an affordable tool to replace my spreadsheets and chose Landlord Studio."
"We looked at all the different software that's out there for managing our properties. We chose Landlord Studio over RentRedi and it's been a great investment."
"One of the things that I like about the software is that the customer service is fantastic and I felt the price was reasonable considering I only have one property."
"I have a mix of properties, so I like how you can manage Airbnb and short-term rentals. Another great feature is reconciling from your bank account, which includes checking accounts and credit cards."
"Landlord Studio helps me manage my rentals effectively and efficiently. It's a great app and definitely worth the low cost."
"I tested out several other programs before purchasing Landlord Studio and I'm very happy with it so far. One of my favorite features is the ability to just snap a picture of a receipt and put it in the correct rental unit expense."
“My dad’s 75 and has over 20 units – Airbnbs, apartments and commercial. We needed a software to help us and Landlord Studio’s been the one. It’s made it so easy for him.”
“It’s a no-brainer. It’ll make your life so much easier. You can find out everything you need to know about your portfolio in a few quick taps.”
“With Landlord Studio I can track income and expenses and manage my properties if I’m at home, on my lunch break at work, in the car. There are so many things you can do with it.”
“It’s so much easier. Put it all in there, take a picture of your receipt and you’re done!”
“It’s excellent for any landlord with one property up to multiple. I highly recommend testing it out and seeing if it’s the right solution for you and your business – it has been for me.”
“I love having all the units accessible at my fingertips. And would highly recommend it to anybody who’s looking to get onboard with bank to bank transfers for rent payments and wanting to create customizable reports. I love it.”
“If you want an all in one solution this app is what you need. With this app you can get rid of paper and spreadsheets.”
“Give it a shot! That’s what I did. This app really organized how I manage my business made everything more efficient.”
“I was looking for a software that I was able to screen tenants on, collect rent through, track all of my income and expenses for each unit. And Landlord Studio fit the bill there. I’ve been using it for a few months and love it. The customer support is just unrivaled.”
“The mobile app is incredible, and when it comes to tax time, clicking a few buttons and sharing with our tax advisor has been a dream. Thanks Landlord Studio!”
"Managing 20 rentals alone was overwhelming, but Landlord Studio became my one-stop shop. It simplified bookkeeping, rent, leases, and taxes — even my CPA loves it."
"I found Landlord Studio so much easier to understand after I looked at AppFolio, RentRedi, and Buildium. All three of them were so hard to understand."
"It has been an excellent way of tracking expenses all in one app. I had considered using AppFolio, but that was too complicated for me."
“I looked at Doorloop, RentRedi, and Appfolio and they all offer the same features, but the customer support was the absolute best on Landlord Studio.”
"I can't highly recommend it more if you have a rental property. It exceeded my expectations."
"I've been a user for about three years now. I recommend Landlord Studio for anyone looking to optimize their business."
"I chose Landlord Studio because it created a complete package for management of rental properties for the landlord"
"I realized that QuickBooks wasn't quite sufficient and I started to look around for an affordable tool to replace my spreadsheets and chose Landlord Studio."
"We looked at all the different software that's out there for managing our properties. We chose Landlord Studio over RentRedi and it's been a great investment."
"One of the things that I like about the software is that the customer service is fantastic and I felt the price was reasonable considering I only have one property."
"I have a mix of properties, so I like how you can manage Airbnb and short-term rentals. Another great feature is reconciling from your bank account, which includes checking accounts and credit cards."
"Landlord Studio helps me manage my rentals effectively and efficiently. It's a great app and definitely worth the low cost."
"I tested out several other programs before purchasing Landlord Studio and I'm very happy with it so far. One of my favorite features is the ability to just snap a picture of a receipt and put it in the correct rental unit expense."
“My dad’s 75 and has over 20 units – Airbnbs, apartments and commercial. We needed a software to help us and Landlord Studio’s been the one. It’s made it so easy for him.”
“It’s a no-brainer. It’ll make your life so much easier. You can find out everything you need to know about your portfolio in a few quick taps.”
“With Landlord Studio I can track income and expenses and manage my properties if I’m at home, on my lunch break at work, in the car. There are so many things you can do with it.”
“It’s so much easier. Put it all in there, take a picture of your receipt and you’re done!”
“It’s excellent for any landlord with one property up to multiple. I highly recommend testing it out and seeing if it’s the right solution for you and your business – it has been for me.”
“I love having all the units accessible at my fingertips. And would highly recommend it to anybody who’s looking to get onboard with bank to bank transfers for rent payments and wanting to create customizable reports. I love it.”
“If you want an all in one solution this app is what you need. With this app you can get rid of paper and spreadsheets.”
“Give it a shot! That’s what I did. This app really organized how I manage my business made everything more efficient.”
“I was looking for a software that I was able to screen tenants on, collect rent through, track all of my income and expenses for each unit. And Landlord Studio fit the bill there. I’ve been using it for a few months and love it. The customer support is just unrivaled.”
“The mobile app is incredible, and when it comes to tax time, clicking a few buttons and sharing with our tax advisor has been a dream. Thanks Landlord Studio!”
"Managing 20 rentals alone was overwhelming, but Landlord Studio became my one-stop shop. It simplified bookkeeping, rent, leases, and taxes — even my CPA loves it."
"I found Landlord Studio so much easier to understand after I looked at AppFolio, RentRedi, and Buildium. All three of them were so hard to understand."
"It has been an excellent way of tracking expenses all in one app. I had considered using AppFolio, but that was too complicated for me."
“I looked at Doorloop, RentRedi, and Appfolio and they all offer the same features, but the customer support was the absolute best on Landlord Studio.”
"I can't highly recommend it more if you have a rental property. It exceeded my expectations."
"I've been a user for about three years now. I recommend Landlord Studio for anyone looking to optimize their business."
"I chose Landlord Studio because it created a complete package for management of rental properties for the landlord"
"I realized that QuickBooks wasn't quite sufficient and I started to look around for an affordable tool to replace my spreadsheets and chose Landlord Studio."
"We looked at all the different software that's out there for managing our properties. We chose Landlord Studio over RentRedi and it's been a great investment."
"One of the things that I like about the software is that the customer service is fantastic and I felt the price was reasonable considering I only have one property."
"I have a mix of properties, so I like how you can manage Airbnb and short-term rentals. Another great feature is reconciling from your bank account, which includes checking accounts and credit cards."
"Landlord Studio helps me manage my rentals effectively and efficiently. It's a great app and definitely worth the low cost."
"I tested out several other programs before purchasing Landlord Studio and I'm very happy with it so far. One of my favorite features is the ability to just snap a picture of a receipt and put it in the correct rental unit expense."
“My dad’s 75 and has over 20 units – Airbnbs, apartments and commercial. We needed a software to help us and Landlord Studio’s been the one. It’s made it so easy for him.”
“It’s a no-brainer. It’ll make your life so much easier. You can find out everything you need to know about your portfolio in a few quick taps.”
“With Landlord Studio I can track income and expenses and manage my properties if I’m at home, on my lunch break at work, in the car. There are so many things you can do with it.”
“It’s so much easier. Put it all in there, take a picture of your receipt and you’re done!”
“It’s excellent for any landlord with one property up to multiple. I highly recommend testing it out and seeing if it’s the right solution for you and your business – it has been for me.”
“I love having all the units accessible at my fingertips. And would highly recommend it to anybody who’s looking to get onboard with bank to bank transfers for rent payments and wanting to create customizable reports. I love it.”
“If you want an all in one solution this app is what you need. With this app you can get rid of paper and spreadsheets.”
“Give it a shot! That’s what I did. This app really organized how I manage my business made everything more efficient.”
“I was looking for a software that I was able to screen tenants on, collect rent through, track all of my income and expenses for each unit. And Landlord Studio fit the bill there. I’ve been using it for a few months and love it. The customer support is just unrivaled.”
“The mobile app is incredible, and when it comes to tax time, clicking a few buttons and sharing with our tax advisor has been a dream. Thanks Landlord Studio!”
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FAQs
How do I run a tenant screening report with Landlord Studio?
Invite your applicant to apply through the secure online application. Once they enter their details and authorize the screening, you'll get a TransUnion SmartMove report in your dashboard in as little as 30 minutes.
How much does tenant screening with Landlord Studio cost?
Landlords can get free tenant screening reports with Landlord Studio.
While the tenant screening reports cost $45 each for Pro users, or $55 for Go users, as the landlord, you can choose whether to cover the fee yourself or pass the cost directly to your tenant during the application process.
What is the purpose of tenant screening?
Tenant screening helps you make confident, informed decisions when choosing a tenant. Reports provide insight into a renter’s financial stability, credit history, and past rental behavior, helping you reduce the risk of late payments, property damage, and costly evictions.
Why screen tenants with Landlord Studio instead of buying a report directly?
You'll find cheaper screening packages if you buy directly from a screening provider, but the lowest-priced ones usually leave out the credit report or eviction records. Every Landlord Studio report includes a TransUnion credit report, ResidentScore, and nationwide criminal and eviction records, for $45 on Pro or $55 on Go.
What you're paying for is not having to run screening as a separate job. Applicants come in through your listing and prescreening questions, enter their own details so you never handle their Social Security Number, and can pay the fee themselves. Once you approve someone, the lease, rent collection and accounting all happen in the same app.
What is included in a tenant screening report?
Our reports provide a comprehensive picture of your applicant, including:
• Full credit report (powered by TransUnion)
• Credit-based ResidentScore (built specifically for rental decisions)
• Nationwide criminal background check
• Eviction history reports
This information helps you identify trustworthy tenants and reduce the risks of late payments, property damage, or eviction.
Do I need the applicant's permission to run a tenant screening report?
Federal law (the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA) allows a landlord to get a screening report when an applicant applies for a rental, so the written-consent rule that applies to employment checks doesn't apply here. Some states and cities add their own rules, so check yours.
With Landlord Studio, your applicant authorizes the TransUnion SmartMove check themselves as part of the application, and enters their own personal details, including their Social Security Number.
How long does it take to get a tenant screening report with Landlord Studio?
Once the applicant completes their part of the process, the full screening report is usually ready in as little as 30 minutes.
Is tenant screening required by law?
Tenant screening isn’t legally required, but it’s considered a best practice for landlords. Running a screening report protects you from renting to high-risk tenants and provides documentation to support your rental decisions if they are ever questioned.
How many tenants should I screen?
Screen every adult who will live in the property, and apply the same criteria to every applicant so each decision is made to the same standard. Each report costs $45 on Pro or $55 on Go, and some states limit what you can charge applicants for screening, so check your state's rules before passing the fee on.