​Tenant Screening​ That Actually Works

Find the right tenants and avoid fraud with the most comprehensive tenant screening available in the market.

100% free for landlords
Reports delivered in minutes
Nationwide tenant background screening
Trusted by 50,000+ real estate investors

Next-generation tenant screening, credit check, and background check service

Did you know? The average eviction costs $3,500. Protect yourself by screening tenants with Baselane.

The only 360° screening

Full Equifax report and the largest database of eviction & criminal history.

No more fraud

Bank-verified income and advanced ID checks that can’t be forged.

Total control, one platform

Sign leases, collect security deposits & rent, and much more — all in one place.

See How We Stack Up

Here’s why property owners choose Baselane’s tenant screening service for landlords over traditional solutions.

Traditional Tenant Screening
Comprehensive reports
Credit + Criminal + Eviction + Income
Credit + Criminal
Eviction history
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Income verification
Bank, Payroll & Document Verification
Self-Reported
3-way ID verification
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Flexible pricing & reporting
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Integrated rent collection, banking & bookkeeping
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Reports you can rely on, results in minutes

Our next-generation tenant screening software delivers deeper tenant insights to help you make confident leasing decisions with just a few clicks.

Rental application

Includes self-reported information on income, housing history, dependents, pets, vehicles, smoking, and more.

ID Verification

Database check, document scanning, and facial recognition. Supports 16,000+ ID types and 200+ countries.

Income verification

Verify applicant income with paystubs and bank transaction data that can't be forged.

Credit report

Instantly receive a full Equifax credit report with payment history and balances across credit accounts.

Eviction report

Eviction history from the largest database of U.S. housing court records, updated daily.

Criminal report

Access national and local databases of 1.8 billion criminal records across 2,500+ jurisdictions.

Flexible, transparent pricing — free for landlords

Lower screening costs for tenants, zero fees for landlords.

Basic Reporting
$24.99
Rental Application
ID Verification
Credit Report
Recommended
Enhanced Reporting
Add-On
Criminal Report
$5
Eviction Report
$10
Income Verification
$10

Find great tenants and manage your rentals — all in one place

Cut the stress and busywork. One powerful platform for every stage of the rental process, no matter how many doors you manage.

1
Screen tenants

Sign up for free and send a screening request in 2 minutes.

2
Sign leases

Choose the best tenant and easily set up and sign their lease online.

3
Collect rent

Automate rent payments with Baselane’s built-in rent collection.

Fast, easy & comprehensive tenant screening

Go beyond basic background checks. Baselane’s advanced tenant screening solutions provide 360° profiles to find reliable renters, reducing risks of late payments and evictions.

Benefits for property owners
  • Comprehensive screening in one tenant report.
  • Screen renters quickly — no waiting periods or setup fees.
  • Avoid post-move-in surprises and costly evictions.
Benefits for tenants
  • Reports delivered in minutes.
  • No impact on credit scores.
  • Easily authorize reports and pay online.

Frequently asked questions

What is tenant screening, and why is it important?

Tenant screening is the process of evaluating potential tenants using credit, background, income, and eviction history checks. It’s important because it helps landlords select reliable tenants, reducing the risk of late payments, property damage, and evictions.

How long does tenant screening take?

With Baselane, tenant screening results are available in less than 5 minutes, so you can make fast and informed leasing decisions.

How to conduct a rental screening check on a tenant?

Simply create a free Baselane account, invite your applicants to submit their information, and receive a full report within minutes.

How to get a tenant screening report?

Once you send a screening request to a tenant through Baselane, they will fill in their details and submit payment. Baselane verifies tenant information and sends you the report in minutes.

How can I get a free tenant screening report?

Landlords can get a free tenant screening report through Baselane. Once you sign up, select the report and invite the tenant to screen. The applicant pays the screening fee directly, and reports are delivered to you at no cost.

How much does tenant screening cost?

Baselane offers free tenant screening for landlords. Applicants pay the renter screening fee, giving you access to comprehensive, reliable reports without any expense. Check out our pricing section for more details.

How does the tenant screening report work?

Once an applicant completes the screening process, Baselane verifies the information—like credit history, eviction records, criminal background checks and income verification—into one consolidated report.


Unlike a traditional tenant screening company or service, Baselane offers flexible reporting and pricing, and uses advanced ID verification to prevent fraud. Plus, your Baselane account comes with integrated banking, bookkeeping and rent collection, all for free.

What’s on the screening report?

Baselane’s landlord screening services deliver comprehensive reports with essential information to help you select high-quality tenants, such as:

  • Rental application
  • Credit report
  • Criminal report
  • Eviction report
  • Income verification

Hand over the keys with
confidence

Choose smart and rent safe with tenant screening you can trust