Tenant Screening Services for Landlords from Rhino Property Management

As experienced property owners ourselves, we fully understand the importance of security and peace of mind as landlords. Tenant screening and background checks are important to ensure all parties involved are protected in a property rental or leasing situation.

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    Tenant Screening

    Tenant screening is one of the best ways to ensure that your property will be taken care of and that tenants will fulfill the terms of the lease agreement, i.e. pay rent! At Rhino Property Management we look at many things besides credit score when it comes to finding a trustworthy renter for your property. Our comprehensive tenant screening process includes:

    Credit Report

    Credit checks give you access to data that shows whether or not a potential tenant has a history of making various payments on time. Obviously, the only way your real estate makes money for you is if a renter pays every month. Since the credit report includes loan history, credit card history, and rental history, it gives you a good idea of whether it’s worth moving forward with a prospective renter. If a tenant’s history comes back with less-than-ideal data, it allows us to weed out ineligible applicants and spend our time and resources on getting the best candidate for you.

    Employment and Income Verification

    Current income is another element of our tenant screening reports. A common measurement in the rental industry is to have renters who can afford to spend about 30% of their gross income on rent. By verifying their monthly income, we can keep your investment safe by approving tenants who meet that criteria. When screening tenants, it’s important to determine if they can afford your property so they don’t end up in default for living above their means.

    Confirm Previous Rental History

    At Rhino Property Management we look at previous rental history to ensure your property will be treated right. Previous rental history provides a record of how the potential tenants have treated a rental property in the past so we can evaluate how they’ll care for your property if approved.

    Pull Eviction Reports and Criminal Records

    If a hopeful tenant has been evicted from previous locations as a property owner or management company, we want to know about it. It’s not immediate grounds for dismissing their application, but it’s an important aspect to know about a potential renter. By performing tenant background checks, we aim to save you from the possibility of having to evict a tenant for criminal behavior onsite or off.

    Fair Credit Reporting Act

    We follow the fair housing law and treat each individual equally in the screening process. As defined and regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), we design rental applications to fairly collect the following information as part of our tenant screening process for landlords: 

    • Personally identifying information (names, social security number, date of birth, etc.)
    • Current address 
    • Criminal history (if applicable)
    • Rental background check 
    • Eviction history (if applicable)

    Additionally, prospective tenants are given the opportunity to agree to the terms and conditions of a tenant screening report. We carefully follow all FCRA obligations and abide by tenant screening procedures to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. 

    We understand that property owners and landlords rely on tenant screening to compile information that adequately vets prospective tenants, and we design our tenant screenings so that you can confidently arrive at decisions based on your tenant criteria.

    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.

    Get All This and More From Rhino Property Management

    Tenant screenings and background checks are only part of a comprehensive bundle of property management services we offer. Because we know the ins and outs of property management, we confidently provide additional services:

    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!

    Mindy

    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.

    Jennifer Wahl

    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.

    Michelle Ferguson

    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.

    Thalen Washington

    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!

    MbnSteve

    Contact Us

    Whether this is your first property or tenth, we are here to answer all of your questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us and ask. Contact one of our qualified team members to get your property set up with Rhino today.

    AREAS WE OFFER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN UTAH

    Rhino Property Management’s offices are located in Murray, Utah, and we serve the following areas:

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The current market value will determine how much we can rent your property for. Comparisons to other properties impact monthly rent, so the lease amount will reflect several market factors. Here’s our form for a rental analysis.

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

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

    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.

    See package pricing

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

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

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

    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

    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 contacted, for what purposes, and how frequently.