STEP 1: Have Tenant(s) complete Rent Check Application which includes disclosure and authorization.

• Single Tenant Application Form
• Multiple Applicant Application Form

STEP 2: Have Tenant(s) complete Criminal Background authorization form. (The processing of this form is optional but sometimes when asking for completion, important information is voluntarily provided)

• Criminal Record Check Guide
• Criminal Record Check Authorization Form

STEP 3: Request Tenant reference check from membership distribution list

• Send Mass Email to Current Members

STEP 4: Call references contained in application

STEP 5: If you are satisfied with results of Steps 1 through 4 above, go to Rent Check and request "Tenancy and Credit Report" and / or "Criminal Background report".

• Rent Check Members Area
• RentSmart certification verification
  • https://www.readytorentbc.org/reports/certification-lookup-search/

STEP 6: Make a well informed decision.

Additional Resources

• Tenant Screening Resource List
• Rent Check Tenant Reporting Guide