Secure your rental property with the most trusted tenant screening service for small landlords. Powered by TransUnion, Landlord Studio helps you make informed leasing decisions — fast, easy, and secure.
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.
It’s straightforward and fast to run a tenant credit report, background check, and eviction check on a renter. Create your account or log back in to get started.
1. ENTER YOUR TENANT'S EMAIL
Yep. That’s it. No need to collect their SSN or any sensitive personal information — they’ll enter this on their end.
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.
3. YOU RECEIVE THE REPORT
As soon as the potential tenant submits the screening report, you’ll get a notification. Simply log in on desktop or on the app to view the report.
Get a comprehensive TransUnion SmartMove report with Landlord Studio in as little as 30 minutes. Reports cost only $45 (on PRO) or $55 (on GO) and can be charged to the tenant* or paid by the landlord.
*Local and state laws may apply
View sample report hereView your applicant’s prescreening answers, easily notify accepted applicants, and run a comprehensive tenant screening report and background check with a few quick taps.
The Landlord Studio tenant screening and background check report leverages TransUnion to provide accurate and up-to-date data on your tenants.
Get a snapshot of a prospective tenant’s financials, criminal record, and eviction history so you can feel truly confident in your tenant selection.
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Running a tenant screening report with Landlord Studio is quick and easy. Simply invite your applicant to apply through our secure online application. Once they provide the necessary information and authorize the screening, you’ll receive a detailed TransUnion-powered report directly in your dashboard.
Here’s the complete flow for running a tenant screening report using Landlord Studio.
Landlords can get free tenant screening reports with Landlord Studio.
Whilst 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.
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.
The most reliable tenant screening services combine comprehensive data, ease of use, and compliance with housing laws. Landlord Studio partners with TransUnion SmartMove, one of the most trusted names in credit and background checks, to deliver in-depth reports that meet Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) standards and comply with federal and state housing regulations.
Our reports provide a comprehensive picture of your applicant, including:
This information helps you identify trustworthy tenants and reduce the risks of late payments, property damage, or eviction.
Yes. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), landlords are legally required to obtain the applicant’s consent before running a tenant screening report. With Landlord Studio, the tenant gives permission as part of the online application process, keeping you fully compliant without the hassle.
Reports are generated almost instantly once the applicant completes their part of the process. You’ll usually have access to the full screening report within a few minutes.
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.
You should screen every adult applicant (18+) who will be living in the property. This ensures that you have a complete picture of everyone financially responsible for the lease.
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