Questions You Need to Ask For Tenant Screening

Tenant screening is a process which helps find an ideal tenant for the rental unit. It allows the owner to look through the rental and criminal history, credit & employment profile of the prospective tenant. A comprehensive tenant screening process helps in finding tenants who are reliable and may not cause any trouble through the duration of tenancy.

The efficiency of the tenant screening process depends upon asking the right questions. This process is done through digital means these days. Here are some questions you should ask during the process:

Questions Related to Rental History

Get a deeper insight into the rental history of potential tenants by asking following questions.

• How long they have been living in their current and previous home/s?
• Have they ever broken a lease agreement?
• Have they ever broken a lease agreement?
• Have they ever been evicted?
• Have they ever been in trouble with current or former property owners?
• Are they comfortable if you seek answers of few queries from their current property owner?

Questions Related to Employment and Income

 A good flow of income allows a tenant to pay the rent & security deposit on time. You may ask questions related to:

• Their current profession.
• Any employment gaps and reason.
• Credit check & income report.
• Payment of fees and deposits upon signing the rental lease.

Occupant Questions

Incorporate questions to enquire about the occupants that will occupy for lease property, including vehicles.

• Number of occupants and what do they do.
• If they have any pets.
• Number of vehicles.

Criminal Background Questions

Criminal Checks can provide information about past offences. Questions can be straightforward like:

• Have they ever been convicted of a crime?
• If they have been accused for a drug/alcohol-related crime?

Questions Related to Rules and Preferences

Make sure to choose a tenant who would follow community guidelines and who cares for the neighbourhood. You may ask questions like:

• Do they smoke?
• If they have regular overnight visitors.
• Will they abide by the rules of that particular area/neighbourhood?
• Do they have odd working hours?

Hunter Rentals & Sales is a leading real estate & residential property management in Killeen that offers expansive range of rental services including finding good tenants, helping in setting an optimal rent rate, conducting an effective & extensive tenant screening process, assisting the leasing process, maintenance of the property, regular inspections of the property, etc. We are committed to provide quality property management solutions at modest rates.

You can visit us at 1503 W Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, TX - 76549 or browse through www.hunterrentals.com. You can also call us at (254) 634-3311