DecisionPoint also takes into account
longevity of employment and longevity
of residence, thereby ensuring a higher
probability of overall resident retention.
In addition, the NTN DecisionPoint
report is accompanied by a comprehen-
sive NTN tenant-performance profile,
a detailed eviction and lease violation
history, screening history, landlord iden-
tification and terrorist search.
How do I obtain an applicant’s credit
report?
Tenant screening companies, such as
NTN, are strictly regulated under the
terms of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Anyone requesting consumer credit in-
formation about an applicant must show
“permissible purpose” before receiving
the records. There are three national
credit bureaus providing this informa-
tion: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
What additional information should I
request?
In additional to consumer credit infor-
mation, tenant screening reports may
also include criminal records, eviction
records, sex offender registry searches,
Patriot Act or OFAC searches and rental
or employment verifications.
NATIONAL TENANT NETWORK
F
or more than 25 years, Nation-
al Tenant Network has been
focused on a single goal: to
help property owners and manag-
ers make the best leasing decisions
possible. We care about your bottom
line, and understand the importance
of maintaining the integrity of your
rental property. NTN operates from
20 regional offices nationwide, pro-
viding exceptional customer service
to every subscriber.
How does comprehensive applicant
screening impact investor profit?
Investment losses can occur from
evictions, “skips” (tenants who leave
without notice or without paying the last
month’s rent) or property damage done
by tenants.
While these are examples of the
most common lease violations, they are
not the only ones that might cost real
estate investors money. It is especially
important to be aware of past perfor-
mance when choosing a tenant for your
property. Good credit doesn’t necessari-
As the nation’s oldest and largest
national resident screening service,
NTN has successfully screened more
than 15 million applicants. Our in-
depth knowledge of resident screen-
ing and landlord/tenant challenges
helps us deliver exceptional end-to-
end resident screening solutions.
To speak with our experienced staff,
contact NTN at 800.228.0989 or on
the web at www.ntnonline.com
ly equate to good tenants.
Tenant screening is quick and cost
effective. It should always be an inte-
gral part of your investment property
management strategy. Minimizing risk
requires that you:
• Establish consistent criteria for all
rental property applicants
• Comply with all federal and state
laws regarding Fair Housing and
Credit reporting
• Obtain the data necessary to make
an informed decision
• Screen every applicant
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