After a long search for the perfect place, you may be eager to move into your new apartment as soon as possible. While it would be nice to get the keys right away, most landlords have leasing procedures that must be completed first. One of the most important steps is the background check.
Background checks help landlords get to know applicants a little better. Rental properties are serious investments, after all, so landlords are eager to find responsible tenants. While the process might seem intimidating, it's easier and less invasive than you might expect. When you apply for a new place to rent, you'll be asked to fill out an application. The information you provide will be used to run a background check. Thankfully, the entire application process usually takes less than a week - sometimes it's as fast as 48 hours. Once the background check comes in, your new landlord will have access to your rental history, your employment history, any criminal history, as well as your credit history. All of these details paint a picture of who you are and how likely you are to pay rent on time. You may be surprised to learn you're responsible for paying for your background check. Typically, this cost is included in the application fee for the rental. In California, those fees are capped at $50 per application. Be sure to factor this cost into your apartment hunting budget so you won't be caught off guard! -- Scott Safadi, Cal Bay Property Management
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AuthorScott Safadi leverages extensive experience in the real estate industry to serve as the CEO of Cal Bay Property Management (CBPM), which he founded in Palo Alto, California. Archives
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