Tenant Screening

How We Screen Your Rental Applicants

At Pier Property Management, we prioritize placing the RIGHT tenant over the FAST tenant. Our client-first approach means taking the time up front to find high-quality tenants who respect your property, pay on time, and contribute to a low-stress rental experience that protects your investment and minimizes owner workload.

Many owners assume a quick credit check and employment verification are sufficient. Our professional tenant screening process goes deeper. We collect and verify comprehensive information, including:

• Full credit report and score analysis
• Employment and income verification, including debt-to-income assessment
• Eviction history and rental payment records
• Nationwide criminal background check
• Direct references from previous landlords and property managers
• Identity verification and additional fraud prevention checks

We don’t rely on a single metric—credit score alone—to make placement decisions. Instead, we evaluate the complete applicant profile to ensure alignment with your goals. This thorough screening has proven highly effective in reducing vacancies, limiting costly turnover and evictions, and preserving long-term property value. As part of our full-service residential property management and tenant placement services, this process helps deliver dependable results for owners and safe, well-maintained homes for tenants.