TenantAlert

What TenantAlert is

TenantAlert provides tenant screening reports for landlords, property owners, property managers, and real estate brokers. Reports can include credit history and scores, criminal background searches, eviction records, check verification, address history, tax liens, judgments, and verification services. Credit reports and scores are available from Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion. In the standard screening process, applicants receive an emailed link to complete an application, verify identity, and authorize release of their credit report. Approved, underwritten clients can access instant credit reports without waiting for applicant authorization.

Four per-report plans are listed: BASIC at $24.95, paid once, PLUS at $29.95, paid once, PRO at $39.95, paid once, and PREMIER at $49.95, paid once. The landlord or tenant pays. BASIC includes a credit report and score, previous address tenant history, and TeleCheck; higher plans add screening items, with PREMIER also including SSN fraud searches, tax liens, and judgments.

The service also offers TenantSelect, a recommendation tool that can use default settings or criteria chosen by landlords and property managers. Its LeaseGuarantee coverage applies to lost rent, damages, and legal expenses up to $10,000, with an annual fee starting at $299. The API page lists JSON, webhooks, sandbox access, and configurable workflows for integrating screening into another platform. TenantAlert is part of Application Research Inc., which says it was founded in 1988.

Who it suits

TenantAlert suits landlords, property owners, property managers, and real estate brokers who need tenant screening reports. Its API options may also suit teams adding screening workflows to another platform, while TenantSelect offers customizable screening recommendations.

Limits

BASIC costs $24.95, paid once and includes a credit report and score, previous address tenant history, and TeleCheck. API screening reports start at $0.50, with pricing varying by report and volume.

Getting started

1. Visit https://tenantalert.com/.
2. Choose a BASIC, PLUS, PRO, or PREMIER per-report plan.
3. Have the applicant complete the emailed application, verify identity, and authorize credit report release.
4. For API integration, use the JSON API, webhooks, sandbox access, and configurable workflows.

Verdict

Choose TenantAlert if you need tenant reports with options for credit, eviction, criminal, and other searches, or want screening integrated through an API. Compare the per-report plan contents and costs before choosing; API reports have separate pricing that varies by report and volume.