Tenant Credit Checks
for Landlords
Worried about risky tenants and missed payments? With LeaseRunner’s online tenant credit check, landlords can instantly access detailed credit reports for rental applicants, Experian credit check data, VantageScore 3.0, verified payment history, and our proprietary Tenant Risk Scores. Quickly spot high-risk applicants and select only tenants who are financially prepared to cover rent beyond their monthly bills.
What’s Included?
Comprehensive Credit Insights
at Your Fingertips
What’s included in our tenant credit report? LeaseRunner provides a comprehensive tenant credit report with detailed insights to help landlords make confident leasing decisions. Each section delivers clear financial insights, risk assessment, and verified data so you can understand your applicant’s ability to meet rent obligations and reduce potential rental risks.
Tenant Risk Score
Quickly evaluate your tenant’s reliability with LeaseRunner’s proprietary risk assessment score, which summarizes historical credit behavior and financial data into an actionable rating.
Risk rating (Low, Medium, High)
Weighted factors: payment records, outstanding debts, legal history
Comparison to similar applicants
Predictive insights for rental reliability
Visual gauge for easy interpretation
Public Legal Records
Discover the complete legal records of a tenant’s past financial issues that could impact their ability to pay rent reliably, including bankruptcies, judgments, and liens.
Reporting the court's name and number
Book and page number of the record
Filing date, status change date
Amount and type of public record
Plaintiff's name
Compliance condition code
Identification & Background Information
Verify your tenant’s identity and history at a glance. Includes the applicant’s full name and any alternate names, addresses, and employment information.
Applicant's information with SSN verification
Previous addresses
Employer's name, address, time frame
Previous employer's name, address, time frame
Alternate names
Financial Credit Summary
Get a clear credit summary of your tenant’s financial situation, including credit scores, payment status, outstanding balances, adverse credit events, and overall financial reliability.
VantageScore 3.0 credit score from Experian
Bankruptcy, foreclosure, repossession
Payment amount and status
Open, balance, and last payment dates
Original amount and current balance
Credit Account Information
Review detailed credit account history and tradelines to understand how tenants manage individual accounts, helping you make informed decisions.
Creditor's name
Type and terms of the credit accounts
Account condition
Payment history (current or past due)
Account limit and highest balance
Open, balance, and last payment dates
Collections, charge-offs
Credit Report Sample
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LeaseRunner’s Tenant Risk Score
A Smarter Way to Evaluate
Tenant Rental Risk
Tenant Risk Score is your quick, reliable snapshot of an applicant’s financial trustworthiness. Instead of sorting through complex credit reports and raw data, LeaseRunner translates key indicators of rental reliability — such as rent payment patterns, credit utilization, and overall financial stability — into one simple score, showing how likely tenants are to pay rent on time, every time.
One simple score, solidify insights
Landlords get a simple, easy-to-read score that quickly shows how financially dependable an applicant is.
High Risk
History of late payments or high debt levels. Proceed with caution and verify additional financial details before moving forward.
Medium Risk
Mostly reliable, with some past credit fluctuations. Review details carefully to ensure consistent payment behavior.
Low Risk
Strong credit history and consistent on-time payments. Tenant shows excellent financial reliability.
Analyzes multiple financial factors
The Tenant Risk Score reviews key financial factors to judge how well an applicant manages credit and how likely they are to pay rent responsibly, including
Credit usage
Credit history
Payment habits
Legal records
Saves time, reduces tenant turnover
Make confident leasing decisions faster. Tenant Risk Score provides a clear picture of each applicant's reliability in their rental history. As a landlord, this helps you
Identify reliable, long-term renters
Spot risks early (evictions, unpaid rent,…)
Compare applicants with data-driven insights
Prevent turnover and reduce leasing mistakes
How It Works
Run a Tenant Credit
Check Online in Minutes
Experience a fast, paperless process built for landlords. Our FCRA-compliant system delivers credit reports with
secure digital delivery — no paperwork, no waiting, all within the same day.
Send the screening request to the tenant
Invite your tenant to complete the online screening for landlords by sending a secure email request or sharing your custom LeaseRunner application link.
Applicant authorizes the credit check
The tenant securely provides personal information and gives consent for LeaseRunner to access their credit data from Experian. The system uses a soft inquiry, so it won’t affect the applicant’s credit score. This step ensures the entire process is safe, transparent, and compliant with FCRA regulations.
Instant report generation
Once the applicant authorizes and payment is complete, your detailed credit report is generated instantly, on the same day. Landlords receive secure digital delivery of the credit report right on their dashboard. Review tradelines, payment history, credit limits, and the Tenant Risk Score — all in one place.
Send the screening request to the tenant
Invite your tenant to complete the online screening for landlords by sending a secure email request or sharing your custom LeaseRunner application link.
Applicant authorizes the credit check
The tenant securely provides personal information and gives consent for LeaseRunner to access their credit data from Experian. The system uses a soft inquiry, so it won’t affect the applicant’s credit score. This step ensures the entire process is safe, transparent, and compliant with FCRA regulations.
Instant report generation
Once the applicant authorizes and payment is complete, your detailed credit report is generated instantly, on the same day. Landlords receive secure digital delivery of the credit report right on their dashboard. Review tradelines, payment history, credit limits, and the Tenant Risk Score — all in one place.
Complete Financial Profile
See Even More with Income Verification & Cash Flow Reports
A strong credit report offers valuable insight into a tenant’s reliability — but LeaseRunner helps you go further. Combine LeaseRunner’s tenant credit check, income verification, and cash flow report to assess both financial trustworthiness and real-time affordability before approving your next tenant.
Credit check reports
Understand how applicants have managed credit in the past.
Credit reports
VantageScore 3.0
Payment records
Income verification
Confirm whether your applicant can truly afford the rent at the current time.
Source of income
90-day average
Recurring expenses
Cash flow reports
Go beyond static numbers with a snapshot of monthly cash inflow and outflow.
Spending patterns
Rent amount graph
Net balance trends
Benefits
Protect Your Rental Income with
Smarter Tenant Screening
Our tenant credit report insights go beyond just the credit score, giving you complete transparency on an applicant’s financial stability before you hand over the keys.
Reliable Tenant Evaluation
Access detailed tenant credit insights, including payment history, open accounts, and tradelines, so you can assess tenant financial stability with confidence.
Accurate Credit Check Results, Instantly
Get verified data sourced directly from Experian, including income-to-rent ratio and current balances, to make faster, smarter, and more secure leasing decisions.
Prevent Costly Evictions
Protect your rental income and reduce default risks with deeper credit insights and full visibility into a tenant’s financial background—helping you lease confidently every time.
Simple, Secure & Tenant-Friendly
Tenants authorize their credit release through a soft inquiry (does not affect credit score), ensuring accurate credit check results while maintaining a smooth, secure experience for both sides.
Our Offerings
Pricing Options
Pay-as-you-go, free to choose who covers the fee, and enjoy no hidden costs—complete
transparency for every applicant.
Residential Tenant
Screening Packages
LeaseRunner provides multiple tenant screening options, helping landlords and property owners
quickly identify and choose reliable renters.
Basic Screening
$17/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Pro Screening
$40/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Ultimate Screening
$54/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Most popular
Premium Screening
$64/per applicant
*Paid by applicant or landlord.
Criminal Background Records
Custom URL and Applications
State-Compliant Data
Address History
Identity Verification
Full Credit Report
VantageScore 3.0
Eviction Records
Nationwide Eviction Database
Judgment Amount Details
Income Verification & Cash Flow Report
Payroll Deposits
Income & Expense Summary
Bank Account Balance
Awards & Recognitions
Recognitions That Speak Volumes
From industry innovation awards to nationwide adoption, LeaseRunner is trusted by thousands of landlords,
property professionals, and organizations across the country.
10,000+
Trusted by landlords across over 10,000 ZIP codes nationwide.
50+
Providing seamless leasing solutions in all 50 states.
500,000+
Serving over 500,000 clients and growing every day.
Testimonials
Over 12 Years of Trust and Success
I've been using LeaseRunner for years. It makes it easy for tenants to apply and pay for their own screening. I also feel good about the screening fee going directly to a third party, versus me collecting it directly. Reports are clear, and the application gives me almost everything I need for my lease.
Stephanie L.
March 8th, 2025
LeaseRunner removes the direct contact negatives, like people suspicious of handling personal information over to another who may or may not be legit. I had an applicant accuse me of being a personal information thief! It was all a distraction. Turns out she was a twice-evicted train wreck with terrible credit. Now using LeaseRunner, there is a third element and the process is between the applicant and LeaseRunner. I get my reports and nothing more. Completing the process all online in as little as 1 hour!
Debbie W.
November 11, 2023
I’ve used LeaseRunner for 2 years now (referral from a buddy who has used them for multiple years). LR is really easy to use and very simple. They are great for applications, screenings, and lease documents.
Wayne H. Properties
December 6, 2024
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
A credit report is a detailed summary of a tenant’s financial history compiled by credit bureaus like Experian. It includes:
- Payment history on loans and credit cards
- Outstanding debts and credit utilization
- Public records, such as bankruptcies or judgments
- Credit inquiries from lenders or landlords
At LeaseRunner, the cost to run a credit report on a tenant is $21 per applicant. This includes a complete credit report, with a VantageScore 3.0 credit score and more. Tenants pay the fee directly during the application process, so landlords don’t have to handle payments or billing.
With LeaseRunner, a credit check on a tenant is completed instantly once the tenant submits their application and consents to screening. No delays, no paperwork—just fast, secure access to tenant screening data.
A good credit score for tenants generally starts at 670 or higher, based on the VantageScore 3.0 model. Here's how to interpret tenant credit scores:
- 750 and above – Excellent: Low risk, highly reliable tenant
- 700–749 – Good: Financially stable and likely to pay on time
- 670–699 – Fair: Acceptable, but may warrant additional screening
- Below 670 – Riskier: Review full credit report and rental history carefully
When landlords run a credit check for apartment rentals, they’re looking for signs of financial responsibility to ensure you can reliably pay rent. Here’s what they typically focus on:
- Payment History: A track record of paying bills on time, including credit cards, loans, or previous rent, shows the applicant is dependable.
- VantageScore: A good score from 650 gives landlords a snapshot of your creditworthiness. The higher the Vantagescore, the easier it is to qualify for an apartment.
- Debt-to-Income Ratio: Landlords check how much of the applicant’s income goes toward debt payments to confirm he or she can afford rent alongside other obligations.
- Public Records: Issues like bankruptcies and legal judgments may raise concerns for landlords.
- Length of Credit History: A longer credit history helps landlords see how well you’ve managed your finances over time.
With LeaseRunner, the cost of credit checks, priced at $23 per applicant, can be paid by either the landlord or the tenant. Landlords have the flexibility to choose who covers the fee based on their preferences or local regulations. This ensures a smooth tenant screening process while providing clarity on payment responsibilities.
LeaseRunner uses Experian as the credit bureau for tenant screening, providing detailed credit reports. These reports include the VantageScore 3.0 credit score, along with information on addresses, employment (if available), and any liens, bankruptcies, or judgments.