ScreeningOne’s web-based tenant screening system provides protection to our customers against the risks created by applicants with concealed criminal and eviction histories, questionable credentials, and backgrounds which are inconsistent with the information provided in the rental application. ScreeningOne’s exceptional service, fast turnaround, legal compliance and accuracy enable companies to make informed decisions regarding prospective tenants.

Tenant Screening Products

Credit History
Credit history is reviewed by obtaining a credit bureau report from a national credit bureau/repository. We have on-line access to Experian and TransUnion credit bureau systems. The bureaus are repositories of credit and debt information, as well as public records such as bankruptcy proceedings, collection accounts and civil litigation records.

Social Security Trace
Social Security Trace is achieved through a search of more than 190 million consumer records contained in the credit bureau files.
This information can also be compared with the relevant residential address history on the employment application to ensure the accuracy of the records provided by the applicants. The Social Security Trace is an excellent investigative “starting point.” 

Eviction Records Search
The Eviction Records Search searches evictions, liens and judgments filed from all 50 states. With a ScreeningOne Eviction Records Search, you get direct matches for your applicant instantly. The national eviction search provides automated analysis of millions of county and state-wide eviction records that are collected and uploaded to the database daily.

County Courthouse Records Search
The majority of all criminal record searching is done at the county level. Pursuant to state statutes, criminal offenses and records located at both the county and state levels are categorized as either felonies or misdemeanors based on the severity of the offense. The search locations are selected based on information provided within the social security number report, information in the employment application, or designated by the client.

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Sexual Offender Searches
Sexual Offender Searches are currently available in all 50 states. Individual State Sexual Offender searches provide information on sexual offenders who are required to register in the state in which they reside. Information returned from these inquires may include; name, aliases, dates of birth, residential addresses, employers, location of conviction, and specific sexual offense.

Employment History Verification
Employment History Verification is obtained through direct contact with a supervisor or through the Human Resources Department. ScreeningOne has created a basic verification program to obtain pertinent information from previous employers.; The flexibility of this program enables clients to obtain any additional information that is not included in ScreeningOne’s comprehensive scan. ScreeningOne’s specially trained Employment Investigators are highly versed in employment verification, allowing them to obtain valuable information and insight into an applicant’s previous employment history.

Rental History Verification
Rental History Verification is obtained through direct contact with the property manager or landlord of the previous residence provided by the applicant. The flexibility of this program enables clients to obtain any additional information that is not included in ScreeningOne’s comprehensive scan. ScreeningOne’s specially trained Investigative Team are highly versed in interview tactics, allowing them to obtain valuable information and insight into an applicant’s previous rental history.

Bad Check Report
The Bad Check Report provides access for customers into DebitBureau® (the most comprehensive debit database in the world) in order to augment credit information with debit information to capture a more complete historical financial picture of an applicant. The Bad Check Report contains information on returned checks for insufficient funds, accounts that have been closed for cause, check orders, and an inquiry history.

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Civil Records Search
A search of the upper and/or lower court records provides a report of any civil litigation listed on the index involving a particular individual matched by name only. Results include the names of plaintiff and defendant, date filed, type of action, and current status or disposition. The standard civil index search encompasses the last 7 years of activity within each court. We also offer a 10 year civil index search.

Federal Criminal Repository Search
Federal crimes are tried in U.S. Federal District Courts within each state. This search will return convictions for violations of federal criminal laws, including federal criminal fraud statutes, drug trafficking, conspiracy, counterfeiting, and a number of violent crimes. ScreeningOne accesses these records via field agents, or on-line, whichever method is applicable.

National Criminal File
The National Criminal File is a comprehensive search of multiple criminal record sources, including federal fugitive files, state and county criminal record repositories, prison parole and release files, sex offender data and records from other state agencies. This exclusive criminal search includes access to more than 200 million criminal conviction records across the United States. Results are typically available in minutes when ordered via our secure Internet website, and all information is FCRA compliant.

Patriot Act—OFAC Search
The OFAC database is maintained by the Department of Treasury and identifies individuals and organizations which have been sanctioned and whose assets are subject to freezing. The purpose of this database is to prevent businesses from providing financial support to terrorist and drug trafficking foreign nationals and organizations.

Statewide Central Repository Criminal Searches
A statewide repository search can be an effective means of gathering criminal information because it provides the benefit of searching all counties within a given state, compared to specific, interstate county searches.

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