Renting a House

RoseandLevi

DH and I are looking to rent a house. My question is to those who rent out properties or rent a home; is it standard to be asked by a private owner for your credit score from a specific company?

jorie

We run a credit check, definitely.  But any company is fine, and I use one that will do a credit check and a criminal background check at the same time.

pincushions

Yes.

For our rental we have had tenants hand over info in order to request credit report, we have them bring a copy of their w-2's, background check.

Our home has had 2 tenants and it has been great. We automatically weeded out anyone that potentially could be a problem.

Amanda&Chris

We ran a credit check and a background check on our tenant.  We also got bank information and I can't remember what else.  We have a property manager so he handles all of that.  I think it's totally normal to be asked your credit score though.

bubu

We are renting a house and our landlord asked to see our credit score but not from any specific company.  I don't think it is an unusual request.