Landlord services · Tenant screening
Know who you're renting to before you hand over the keys.
We set up an online rental application you can send to every prospect, then go through each applicant's reports with you so you can decide with confidence.
$199
One-time setup per rental · applicants pay RentSpree's screening fee
What you get
Screening runs through RentSpree, a tenant screening platform. The applicant pays its fee when they apply — the same way most Texas leasing agents work.
- A personal online application link to send to prospects or post with your listing
- Credit report, criminal background and eviction history for each applicant
- Income and employment information from the application
- A review of every applicant's results with you, by phone or email
- Help writing simple screening criteria and applying them the same way to everyone
How it works
1
We set up your application
Within one business day you get a link for your rental, ready to share.
2
Prospects apply online
Applicants fill it in, consent to the checks and pay the screening fee themselves.
3
We review the results with you
You see every report; we point out what matters. You make the call.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays for tenant screening?
You pay $199 for us to set up the application and review results with you. Each applicant pays RentSpree's screening fee when they apply, as is standard in Texas.
What does the screening include?
A credit report, criminal background check and eviction history for each applicant, along with the income and employment details they provide on the application.
How long does screening take?
Your application link is ready within one business day. Most applicants' reports come back within minutes of applying.
Can I turn an applicant down based on the reports?
Yes, as long as you apply the same written criteria to every applicant and follow fair housing law. We help you set simple criteria up front so every decision is consistent.
Do I need to list with Lone Star to use tenant screening?
Tenant screening is an add-on to a Lone Star rental listing, so your application link goes out with your listing.
Ready when you are.
$199 · One-time setup per rental · applicants pay RentSpree's screening fee
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