The Value of RHAWA’s Tenant Screening Services

In the current climate of property management, the ability to make informed decisions about potential tenants is paramount to ensuring the well-being of your property. The Rental Housing Association of Washington recognizes this critical need and offers an array of tenant screening services, designed to empower rental housing providers with the tools necessary for confident and reliable tenant selection. 

RHAWA uses a platform called “QuickApp”, which is a screening service that helps to supply members with the information they need to select tenants. A free, one-time certification for members is required as part of this service, that’s valid for the duration of your membership. The typical turnaround time for getting certified for screening is 24 hours. If your membership lapses for 90 days or more, you will need to be re-certified, so make sure you are staying on top of your renewal date. 

Navigating the legal landscape of tenant screening can be a daunting task, but RHAWA's tenant screening services alleviate this burden. By leveraging these services, rental housing providers can rest assured that their screening processes align with Washington state's laws and regulations. This commitment to legal compliance not only streamlines the screening process but also mitigates the risk of potential legal complications down the line.

RHAWA's tenant screening services extend beyond the conventional system to include identity verification measures. Verifying an applicant's identity is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of the screening process. By confirming the identity of applicants, rental housing providers can trust that the information obtained is reliable and accurate.

Understanding an applicant's financial history is a crucial component of effective tenant screening. RHAWA's service provides rental housing providers with reliable insights into an applicant's creditworthiness. By evaluating credit reports, rental housing providers can make informed decisions about an applicant's ability to meet financial obligations, reducing the risk of financial issues during the lease term.

RHAWA's tenant screening services delve beyond the surface, providing rental housing providers with a comprehensive understanding of an applicant's background. The service includes a meticulous examination of an individual's rental history, creditworthiness, and criminal background. This multi-faceted approach ensures that rental housing providers receive a holistic view of potential tenants, enabling them to make decisions rooted in a thorough understanding of an applicant's history.

Recognizing the diverse needs of rental housing providers, RHAWA offers customizable screening packages. This flexibility allows rental housing providers to tailor their screening processes based on the specific requirements of their properties. Whether it's a comprehensive screening encompassing all aspects or a more focused approach, RHAWA's customizable packages provide the adaptability needed in the ever-changing rental landscape.

If not opting for the online application service, make SURE you are using the most updated RHAWA application forms so that the screening process can go as smoothly as possible. 

In the complex world of property management, decisions about potential tenants have far-reaching consequences. RHAWA's tenant screening services stand as a trustworthy ally for rental housing providers, providing the tools and insights needed to make sound decisions.

By offering comprehensive background checks, ensuring legal compliance, providing reliable financial insights, unveiling past rental performance, verifying identities, and offering customizable screening packages, RHAWA's Tenant Screening Services empower rental housing providers to navigate the tenant selection process with confidence.

Visit RHAwa.org/tenant-screening today and discover how RHAWA's tenant screening services can elevate your tenant selection process, contributing to the success and longevity of your rental housing investments. If you have any further questions, please contact me (ikallevig@RHAwa.org) or Val Kushi (screening@RHAwa.org).If you have any further questions, please contact me (ikallevig@RHAwa.org) or Val Kushi (screening@RHAwa.org).