Tenant Screening
Tenant screening starting at $35. Criminal record check, eviction search, and sex offender search included.
$35 — fast tenant screening for landlords and property managers in South Texas.
What It Is
Tenant Screening provides landlords and property managers with a comprehensive background check on prospective tenants for $35. This package includes: Criminal Record Check (Statewide), Eviction Search, and Nationwide Sex Offender Search. A Credit Report is available upon request for an additional fee. Tenant screening helps protect your property, existing residents, and rental business from avoidable risk. Texas law permits landlords to use criminal history as a factor in rental decisions, provided that criteria are applied consistently and in compliance with applicable fair housing regulations.
What's Included
- Criminal Record Check (Statewide)
- Eviction Search
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search
* Credit Report available upon request — additional fee required
Who Needs This
- Landlords screening prospective tenants
- Property management companies
- Homeowners renting individual units
- HOAs and residential community managers
What to Bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Social Security Number
- Tenant's signed authorization
What to Expect
Call us at (956) 670-6144 to confirm pricing and turnaround before scheduling — both vary based on the scope of search required. The prospective tenant must provide a valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security Number, and sign an authorization form before the check can run. Landlords should provide a FCRA-compliant authorization form for the tenant to sign; we can advise on what's needed during your inquiry call. Most tenant screening background checks are returned within 1–3 business days. Property managers or landlords with frequent screening needs are encouraged to contact us to discuss volume options.
Frequently Asked Questions
An eviction search checks public court records to identify past eviction lawsuits filed against a renter. It reveals filings, judgments for possession, and monetary judgments — helping landlords evaluate risk. These records typically cover 7 years and show if a tenant was removed for cause. An eviction search returns: case numbers, filing dates, outcomes (dismissed, settled, or judgment for the landlord), and unpaid fees.
A Texas sex offender check returns: name and any known aliases, physical characteristics including distinguishing features, current home address, date and location of conviction, and nature of the offense.
Most criminal record searches can be completed within a few days to a week, though complicating factors can sometimes lead to a longer turnaround time.