Tenant Criminal Background Check
LeaseRunner’s tenant criminal background checks deliver comprehensive datasets, including national criminal background reports, rental history, and compliance-ready insights, allowing landlords and property owners to identify trustworthy tenants fast.
How It Works
Tenant Criminal Background Check in 3 Simple Steps
What's Included?
What's Included in Criminal Background Report
LeaseRunner’s comprehensive criminal background checks for landlords offer detailed insights to help you confidently screen tenants. Here’s what you get:
Nationwide coverage from all 50 states + Washington, D.C
Multi-jurisdictional court search
Incarceration records
Sex offender registry
Probation, parole, release information
Most wanted watch lists
Prison and inmate records
Terrorist watch lists
Warrants and wants
Felony records
Misdemeanors and infractions
Arrest data
Traffic records
Physical descriptions (if available)
Photos (if available)
OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) checks
Arrest Limited international criminal records (e.g., Interpol)
Precision in Criminal Reports, with Effort of A Click
Easily access precise criminal history reports to make safer, well-informed leasing decisions.
Know Exactly Who You’re Renting To
LeaseRunner’s criminal history search helps improve safety and avoid risky tenants, covering every detail from nationwide criminal records to sex offender registries.
Protect Your Property from Fraud
Identify applicants with histories of theft, property damage, or other risky behaviors to safeguard your property and prevent costly scams.
Flexibility for Every Rental Situation
Every property is unique, and so are your screening needs. Choose only the reports that matter—credit, criminal, or eviction—and pay only for what you use.
Pricing Plans
Pay-as-you-go and decide who covers the fees, with complete transparency in pricing.
Basic Screening
$17/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Pro Screening
$40/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Ultimate Screening
$54/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Most popular
Premium Screening
$64/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Criminal Background Records
Custom URL and Applications
State-Compliant Data
Address History
Identity Verification
Full Credit Report
VantageScore 3.0
Eviction Records
Nationwide Eviction Database
Judgment Amount Details
Income Verification & Cash Flow Report
Payroll Deposits
Income & Expense Summary
Bank Account Balance
Why Choose LeaseRunner
Built By Landlords For Landlords Nationwide
Best Tenant Screening Flexibility
Customize your screenings with LeaseRunner's flexible options for comprehensive tenant insights.
Mobile-Optimized Applications
Over 60% of applicants apply on mobile, so LeaseRunner ensures a smooth, secure experience on any device.
Data Security Assurance
LeaseRunner safeguards sensitive data with encrypted systems, meeting FCRA and Fair Housing standards.
Simple, Effective, No Monthly Fees
Only pay per transaction—no monthly fees, just cost-effective, on-demand services.
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Over 12 Years of Trust and Success
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Landlords conduct criminal background checks to ensure the safety and security of their properties and other tenants. They typically look for:
- Convictions: Both felonies and misdemeanors, especially those related to violence, theft, or drug offenses.
- Sex Offender Status: Inclusion in sex offender registries.
- Patterns of Behavior: Multiple offenses that may indicate ongoing issues.
Landlords aren’t allowed to consider arrests without convictions in many cases, so the focus stays on convictions and relevant records.
The duration of a tenant criminal background check can vary. Typically, results are returned within minutes. However, in some cases, a manual review is needed, which may take 24 hours or longer
LeaseRunner's criminal background checks comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Typically, criminal convictions are reported for seven years from the date of conviction. However, certain types of crimes, such as those committed by actively registered sex offenders, are included beyond seven years.
A criminal background check covers criminal records and public records, while a credit check focuses on financial behavior, including credit scores, late payments, and debt history. LeaseRunner allows you to combine both for a full view of your tenant’s trustworthiness. Log in as a landlord to start a screening process.
Screening a tenant with LeaseRunner is simple:
- Send your applicant a request via digital link.
- The applicant completes the form and authorizes checks.
- Receive instant reports, including background and credit checks.
LeaseRunner’s streamlined process saves you time while providing the insights you need to rent confidently.