Private Investigators
Some states requires a Private Investigator license to conduct background checks. If you need background checks in the state of Tennessee, contact Nicholas Gustavson, the qualified manager for Corra Group a background screening firm that conducts pre-employment screening and background checks in Tennessee and around the country. There are several options for running Criminal Record […]
Tenant Screening Regarding inaccurate background checks
There’s a court case in the news about a background check company that allegedly incorrectly described a potential tenant and employee as a sex offender. According to courthouse news service “They blamed the inaccurate sex-offender designation on National Tenant Network having mistakenly relied on a consumer report for Charles Otis Meyer and several other individuals […]
Are Landlords Helpless against bad tenants?
The trouble with bad tenants is that landlords need the rental income. Each month that goes by without an occupied apartment is negative cashflow. Choosing to streamline your rental process may help get those apartments filled, but can lead to trouble on the back end, from late rental payments, to missed rental payments, property damage, […]
More Tenants From Hell
It seems there’s always a bad apple out there somewhere. Most tenants are great people, just looking for a place to live. When things go wrong, they approach problems in a decent respectful manner. We always recommend landlords and managements companies to address tenant complaints in a timely and efficient manner. Sometimes landlords can be […]
When tenants bear the cost of Tenant Screening
When screening tenants for your apartment building or condominium, make sure you are in compliance with federal, state and local ordinances. When running a credit report on a potential tenant, you must follow the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Make sure you obtain a signed disclosure and release form from the potential tenant before running […]
Checking Tenant Credit Reports in the Foreclosure era
In these times of recession, you’re bound to see poor credit scores and derogatory credit information on your potential tenant’s credit reports. Many tenants are property owners who are somewhere in the mess of foreclosure or attempting a short sale. They can be desperate to find housing and that’s why they are applying to rent […]
Find out if your new tenant is litigious
While many property managers run tenant credit checks on prospective tenants, they are many other background check searches that provide additional insight into your tenant’s background. First off, a credit history report is a valuable tool for evaluate your tenant’s past fiduciary responsibility. You will see a FICO score, giving an overall portrait of your […]
Bad Tenants Can Damage Your Property
Thought we’d share with you some video that a landlord took of the inside of apartment, showing apparent damage caused by a tenant. Interesting discussion from various landlords, including the idea that you should inspect your property every six months to keep tabs on the condition of your asset. Keep in mind that tenants who […]
Keeping Sex Offenders out of your Rental Unit
Is a sex offender living in one of your units? How do you know? You may be checking your tenants credit score and possible eviction history, but you should consider conducting criminal background checks as well. By ordering even an Instant Nationwide Criminal Database search you can verify whether your prospective tenant is a registered […]
Corra Group inteviewd by Canalplus about Background Checks
Corra Group founders were recently interviewed by French News Cable channel CanalPlus, regarding background checks in the Film and Television industry, specifically about Ryan Jenkins and running background checks on Reality Television industry contestants. The interview is overdubbed in French, but you can hear what’s going on underneath.
