Tenant Screening and Background Checks

You Can Depend on Our Tenant Screening Services

Rhino Property Management provides thorough tenant screening and background checks for landlords in Utah. Our process includes credit, eviction, and criminal record checks to find trustworthy renters.

Why Tenant Screening is Crucial for Landlords

Finding the right tenant is the single most important step in protecting your rental property investment. Without a thorough screening process, you risk:

Financial Loss: A tenant who can’t pay rent leads to costly and time-consuming evictions.
Property Damage: A renter who disrespects the property, causing significant damage beyond a security deposit.
Safety Concerns: Allowing a tenant with a dangerous criminal history to live on your property.

At Rhino Property Management, we believe in a proactive approach to property management. Our comprehensive tenant screening and background check process is designed to give you peace of mind by finding reliable, trustworthy, and financially stable tenants.

Our Tenant Screening Process

We use a meticulous, multi-step process to evaluate every applicant, ensuring we find the best fit for your property. Our process includes:

Credit Report

We pull a detailed credit report to understand an applicant's financial responsibility. We review their payment history, debt-to-income ratio, and any outstanding collections. This helps us predict their ability to consistently pay rent on time.

Employment and Income Verification

We verify the applicant's employment and income to ensure they can comfortably afford the rent. Our standard guideline is that the tenant's gross monthly income should be at least three times the monthly rent.

Confirm Previous Rental History

We contact previous landlords to confirm the applicant's rental history. We ask specific questions about their payment history, how they maintained the property, and their overall conduct as a tenant.

Pull Eviction Reports and Criminal Records

We conduct a thorough search for any eviction or criminal history. This is a critical step to protect your investment and the safety of the community. We use a comprehensive database to check for past evictions and criminal convictions.

Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Rhino Property Management is committed to conducting all tenant screening and background checks in full compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We collect and use applicant information responsibly and accurately. We ensure that:

All data is collected with the applicant’s consent.
We handle all personal information securely and confidentially.
Applicants are provided with a copy of their report if they are denied based on the information provided.

Are Background Checks Necessary for Potential Tenants?

Background checks are both customary and expected in a variety of professional relationships that require mutual trust. Property rental and leasing are no exception. In addition to a complete tenant screening, you may want to require a background check that more thoroughly compiles employment, credit, and criminal history; all of which are crucial factors in deciding who you may or may not want to rent or lease to.

This information is sensitive and requires a variety of laws to protect the right to confidentiality; laws that we take seriously to ensure your safety as a property owner. We take pride in performing thorough, swift, and efficient background checks that further ensure the security of your property based on the personal and professional character of your prospective tenants.

Beyond Screening: Our Full Suite of Property Management Services

While a thorough background check is the first step, our services don’t stop there. As your trusted partner in property management, we also handle:

Advertising vacancies
Routine maintenance and repairs
Efficient rent collection
Regular property inspections
Financial reporting and bookkeeping

Here's what clients are saying

Browse our available properties to see the quality homes we manage, and check out client reviews for Rhino Property Management below.

This has been the single best property management company to deal with. Over the years they have taken care of my rental properties, been quick to fill the vacancies and handled every step of my tenant pay issues. I highly recommend them!

My mom and I had a really great experience with Rhino. Amy was absolutely amazing, very helpful, super friendly; she answered all of my questions and never once acted like we were an inconvenience. Even though we were not approved to rent with Rhino, I still think that this company went far above the norm to try to help us get in. Lindsey was so kind to answer all of my questions after our denial and wished us the best of luck in our search for housing. I would definitely recommend these guys to anyone, they were so nice. Thank you.

Rhino Property Management is staffed with efficient and courteous professionals that seem to really care about their tenants. My husband and I are more than happy to rent a property with them and have already had a wonderful experience.

I've been very happy with Rhino Property for the most part. Sometimes responses are a bit slow but they have a good website for requests and rent payment and seem friendly. I would recommend using Rhino as a renter.

Rhino went the extra mile to ensure repair of a leak. They listened to the brick masons who found that work with roof and trim was also necessary. It was pleasing to see them address the additional needs the next day as the masons were finishing the brick work. Great job!

Contact Us

Ready to find the perfect tenant for your property? Contact Rhino Property Management today for professional, FCRA-compliant tenant screening services.

Areas We Offer Property Management in Utah

Our office is centrally located in Murray, Utah, and we have properties throughout the state. Whether your rental property is located in Ogden or Fillmore, Rhino Property Management has you covered.

If you’re not sure we service your geographical location, get in touch with us today.

You have questions. We have answers.

How much can I rent my property for?

The current market value will determine how much we can rent your property for. Comparisons to other properties also impact monthly rent, so the lease amount will reflect several market factors. For a detailed estimate, contact us today.

How will I be paid as the landlord?

After collecting rent from tenants, we use direct deposit or a check to send your payments on the 15th of each month.

How long will my property be vacant?

The average vacancy for our properties is two weeks between tenants.

How much do property repairs cost me?

Whether the work is performed by bonded and insured partners or our in-house maintenance employees, you are only charged for parts and labor. No additional fees are tacked on.

How do you ensure my landscaping stays nice?

Lawn care is included in our services, so we’ll monitor the condition of your yard and hire out weekly mowing.

How often do you check up on my rental property?

We do quarterly drive-by inspections, move-in, and move-out inspections.

What happens when tenants pay the rent late?

We charge late fees for unpaid rent, and we start the eviction process when necessary.

What does a property manager do?

Rhino property managers fulfill the following roles and perform the following duties:

Agent for the property owner (landlord)
Prepare rental properties
Inspect properties before, during, and after a lease term
Advertise open properties
Make properties available for prospective tenants to tour
Receive and screen applications
Manage lease signings and lease renewals including applicable documentation
Ensure routine property maintenance
Manage financial components
Manage administrative components
For apartments, provide on-site leasing, maintenance, and management services
Track all correspondence in the property management system
Provide rental Property Management Software
Communicate with both owners and tenants
Coordinate utility payments

When can I talk with my property manager?

A property owner will always have direct access to Rhino Property Management for inquiries or concerns. We likewise reach out to property owners with important updates regarding the tenancy. Property owners can establish with the property manager how they would like to be connected, for what purposes, and how frequently.