Thorough tenant screening for rental owners across Montgomery County.
At First Lock, we believe placing well-qualified tenants is a key factor in a successful property management relationship. Our tenant screening services help Collegeville and Montgomery County property owners choose renters with confidence by reviewing each applicant's credit, background, and income before a lease is signed. We provide as much information as legally possible so you have peace of mind when it comes to renting your units.
What Our Tenant Screening Includes
Every applicant completes a rental application, and our team reviews:
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Credit history
Payment history, outstanding debts, and collections.
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Background check
A criminal background search on each applicant.
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Income and employment
Verification that the applicant can comfortably afford the rent.
Screening Cosigners and Pets
Cosigner Screening
When an applicant needs a cosigner, we vet the cosigner just as thoroughly as the tenant, reviewing both parties' ability to afford the unit they will sign for.
Pet Screening
Allowing pets is at the owner's discretion, and pet deposits and pet rent vary by property. When marketing a unit, we have found it best practice to advertise pets as negotiable, which reaches a larger pool of renters and lets you decide case by case. Applicants list every pet that may live in the home, so you can decide based on number and size.
Cosigners
Cosigners go through the same vetting process as applicants, helping you assess the financial picture before approving the rental.
Pets
You stay in control of your pet policy. Applicants disclose the pets that will live in the property, giving you the information needed to consider each application individually.
Move-In Processes
Approval is only the beginning. We coordinate the required steps before move-in, from executing the lease and collecting funds to confirming utilities and renters insurance.
From Approved Application to Move-In
Once an applicant passes screening, we handle the steps between approval and move-in day. Before move-in, the lease must be executed, utilities placed in the resident's name, rent and security deposit collected, and renters insurance on file. A welcome guide is sent to every resident with contact information and instructions for paying rent.
Tenant Screening Across Montgomery County
From our office on Arcola Road in Collegeville, we screen tenants for rental owners throughout Montgomery County, including Norristown, King of Prussia, Pottstown, Royersford, and Phoenixville. See all the areas we serve, or request a free rental analysis to find out what your property could rent for.