TenantAlert

Review:

TenantAlert is a great tenant screening service that provides access to a nationwide database consisting of millions of records. Established in 1992 to help landlords and homeowners choose suitable tenants, TenantAlert offers both standard and advanced screenings, including terrorist alerts, SSN fraud checks, previous address history, and eviction history.

Pros:

• TenantAlert is more affordable than its top competitors, TurboTenant and Experian.
• The service offers excellent verification services, such as income and landlord background checks.
• The company promises a 30-second turnaround time and minimal data entry.
• TenantAlert also offers a $10,000 LeaseGuarantee coverage for lost rent, damages, and legal fees.
• A free rental application is included with every screening report.
• Landlords and property managers have access to international business reports.
• TenantAlert provides Canadian credit reports and scores.

Cons:

• TenantAlert's LeaseGuarantee coverage costs $299.00 per year.
• The company does not provide the tenant's debt payment history.
• Unlike some of its competitors, TenantAlert does not offer a mobile app.

Reputation:

TenantAlert is not BBB-accredited but the service has received three one-star reviews for its credit score feature. All three customers stated that the service had provided inaccurate credit scores which negatively impacted their chances of qualifying for a rental property.

We also found 615 customer reviews and recommendations on ShopperApproved, where the service received an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars. While most of the reviews were short and concise, the majority of customers complimented TenantAlert's great customer support and service.