At EvictionRecords.com, we have always prided our commitment to customer service and our commitment to quality. Keeping in mind our promise to keep our criminal search and eviction search services affordable while still providing accurate results, we have decided to once again lower the pricing of our popular 3-state criminal search. This tenant screening check used to be $44.95 and can now be purchased for only $39.90.

The 3-state criminal searches by far our most popular criminal background search service because many future tenants have lived in more than one state therefore it is a good idea for landlords to do an eviction search in multiple states. When customers choose this tenant screening check option, they are able to choose three different states. We offer instant eviction search results in every state and we offer instant criminal search results for 46 states.

It is not very often that customers are able to do a multi-state criminal background search for this low of a cost. A criminal record search is a worthwhile investment for any landlord, and EvictionRecords.com is committed to keeping these tenant screening services affordable for those who need them. The best part is customers get to enjoy the lower prices while at the same time knowing the level of customer service has not been compromised. We at EvictionRecords.com are more committed than ever before to our customer service policies, and making sure our customers have a professional experience is our priority. We want our clients to get the accurate information that they need as quickly and easily as possible.

For more information, please read our Press Release about lower 3-state criminal search pricing.

 At EvictionRecords.com we have always invested in ensuring that our tenant screening website is very secure.   The following video discusses why website security is important and what makes a website secure.

We have become increasingly more dependent on the Web.  We use websites for tenant screening, to buy books and clothes, to manage our finances, and to connect with our family and friends.   Unfortunately, there are criminals who create fake websites that are designed to take your money or private information.  Before making a purchase or providing sensitive information, there are two things to think about:  1) do you trust the company you are purchasing from or providing sensitive information to?  and 2) is your connection from your computer to the company’s computer secure?  If you’re working with a company you trust and using a secure connection, your information is safe.

There are two big ways to tell if you have a secure connection.  First is the address bar; secure websites have an address that starts with http”s” for secure.  Second, a secure site has a padlock icon in the browser.   Companies can have their websites reviewed and validated by licensed unbiased companies called certificate authorities.  These rigorous reviews ensure the company and its website are trustworthy.   Sites that are deemed trustworthy display a green colored bar, including the company name, along with the address. Play the above tenant screening website security video to learn more.

For more information, please read our GeoTrust SSL Security Certification PRWeb Press Release.

At EvictionRecords.com, we know our customers want accurate tenant eviction report information and they want it fast. Sometimes, the longest part of the ordering process can be inputting credit card information and billing information. We know that this can become tedious and time consuming, so we have decided to partner with PayPal to make ordering the tenant eviction reports and criminal reports you need from us even easier than before.

Get Your Tenant Eviction Report Today and Pay with Your PayPal Account

In addition to providing our customers a quick and reliable way to pay for their tenant reports, PayPal also allows our customers to make secure transactions. All of the financial information is stored on their secure PayPal account, so customers do not have to provide us with their credit card number or expiration date. Tenant screening customers also benefit from the security of PayPal’s fraud policy, so they know that their purchase is as secure as possible.

We have never taken security lightly at EvictionRecords.com, but we know that customers have found that providing merchants with credit card information has become riskier over time. We wanted to make sure our customers had every opportunity to get the tenant eviction report and criminal report information they need without worrying about credit card fraud.

Customers who do not want to use a credit card to pay for their tenant reports also have the option of using their PayPal balance. This would be similar to using a debit card, and the purchase can still be completed instantly. Once the purchase is made, our customers know they will be receiving the best data available. EvictionRecords.com has a commitment to continuing to improve the ease of our tenant screening services, and we feel that by adding PayPal as an option our customers will benefit even more from working with us. This checkout option not only saves time but also allows our customers to rest easy, knowing they can get the tenant eviction reports they want without worrying about financial fraud.

For more information, please read our PayPal Checkout PRWeb Press Release.

The use of tenant screening background checks can help you avoid scams.

The idea of owning an income property and renting it out sounds very appealing. What a great way to earn extra income, and in some cases potentially have the mortgage of your property paid by the tenant’s rent money! It’s the American Dream with the added feature of a passive income stream. This is definitely possible, and many property owners have successfully accomplished this. Through a combination of excellent intuition, tenant screening by “feel” and just plain luck, there are landlords who have longtime trustworthy tenants or a series of good tenants in their properties for years without any major incident. However, this is definitely not the case for all landlords who do not use tenant screening background checks.

There are a number of pitfalls that go along with being a landlord, and there is always some risk involved. Most landlords and tenants begin as strangers to one another, and it is virtually impossible to know for sure if a person is trustworthy just based on sight, a short conversation and a handshake. Without a criminal background check it is impossible to be sure if someone has a criminal past. Possibly the biggest pitfall a landlord faces is the potential of renting to someone who rents a property with no means and often no intention of ever paying rent. The fraud often begins with a series of lies on the rental application. The lies can be about employment, income level and past residences.

For example, the scam could involve writing a big check for both the security deposit and first and last month’s rent. Then a day or two later the tenant will call you claiming to have a medical emergency in the family out of state, and needing to move away immediately to help with long term care of a relative. They will ask for a refund of their money and cash your check. Meanwhile, their original check will bounce, you could be out thousands of dollars, and the tenant will be long gone.

Another scam involves a tenant who, after the first month or two, simply stops paying rent altogether. In effect, he becomes a “squatter.” He fully expects an eviction notice and when he receives it, will sue the landlord for a fabricated reason, often “unsafe housing.” This scam artist knows “tenant rights” and the law like the back of his hand. He is an expert at working the system to his advantage. He will milk the situation by acting as his own legal counsel and filing numerous complaints, contempt charges, asking for recusals and stretching out the legal process in any way he can. Meanwhile, he could be living rent-free in your property for months or even years, often trashing the place. Meanwhile, you are accumulating stacks of legal bills, damage to your property and you have lost your peace of mind.

These types of scams can usually been avoided through the use of tenant screening background checks which include criminal court records and tenant eviction background checks. Don’t be a victim, and don’t play a guessing game with your property. Screen your rental applicants, and keep your peace of mind.

The secret to being a successful real estate investor who leases or rents property really depends on how good the tenants are. Good renters can make owning residential or commercial property enjoyable, and bad tenants can make it a nightmare. There are a few steps that every good landlord should take in order to ensure good and desirable tenants. Even commercial real estate owners, as well as city leaders are putting into place a background checks system that includes tenant screening with detailed information about each prospective renter.

In a recent article published in The Daily Northwestern, Evanston, Ill., an advocacy group designed to help residents with landlord interaction, advised tenants on lease agreements, background checks, and other agreements that are binding and routinely expected from every landlord. The group stressed that a landlord who requires background checks on prospective tenants should indicate to them that the property is taken care of and the landlord cares about the well-being of the tenants.

Prospective renters can look great in appearance, but looks can be deceiving. Tenant screening background checks will help determine facts about a tenant. You should require a detailed application from a prospective renter and get personal references and past landlord names. This information will probably be positive, and a landlord’s next step should be a full tenant screening process that includes a criminal background check.

A tenant screening background check may also include a credit report, and the landlord must get permission from the prospective renter that the check will be conducted. Obtaining a background check that includes a criminal record and an eviction record search will tell the landlord if the applicant has an eviction or criminal record and other valuable information to determine if the applicant is a desirable tenant.

Upon initializing the tenant screening process, make sure the rental application includes the prospective tenant’s personal information.  Find out about employment and other income, involvement in any pending lawsuits, landlord history including previous address and reason for leaving.

No property owner, whether residential or commercial, wants to rent their property to undesirable tenants. Never make the decision to rent based on first impressions or oral agreements. Conducting a tenant screening background check will help avoid bad renter mistakes from happening, keep your property safer, and make investment property an enjoyable and profitable experience.