Sceening Updates and Megan Law Refresher

TENANT SCREENINGIt is always a good idea to review screening ideas every so often – Suggest reading Megan’s law information following this report

GUIDELINES FOR TENANT SCREENING

1. All questions on application must be answered

2. Verify emergency person. You may save a life. An emergency person may know of special medication required, special contacts, etc. Someone to check with if person has disappeared.

3. Absolutely do not do immediate move-ins (lack of planning on their part does not create an emergency on your part

4. You are allowed to ask for more information of a non-citizen. It is OK to profile foreigners

5. Credit score under 500 probably sleeping in a car. Should be 600 or more for a rental. Should be 700 or more to qualify for a mortgage.

6. Check available credit for emergencies. Car break down, hospital, etc. If no emergency funds – will have to finance by withholding rent payments.

7. Do not rent to illegal.

8. Check www.Driversguide.com to verify license

9. Deny any laminated socials. Real socials have a rough pillar on each side.

10. Check Skipease.com for locating people

11. Check Courtregistry.com for felonies

12. Verify everything you can on the application

13. All the information you are given May not b e true

14. The nicer the rental the more a person dealing drugs will be likely to afford it.

RED FLAGS

1. Prospects now living with friends or relative

2. Prospects are very concerned wit your level of screening

3. Prospects give evasive reply to harmless questions

5. Prospects are satisfied with everything

6. Prospects tells story about previous criminal charges

7. Prospects offer all cash for immediate move-in

8. Be cautious of prospects obtained from Craig’s list postings. Especially if ad is by owner. Owner’s will receive more inquires than property managers. The reason is they feel they can convince an owner. An owner is highly motivated to rent their property and is more suitable to hearing what they want to hear.

9. Tries to impress with money or dress

`0. ID is at home or not on them

11. Visa/Passport or other ID does not look real

12. Initiates conversation about your personal life

13. Should have two forms of ID

14. www.usborderpatro.com/borderframe1712.htm shows every form of ID

15. If they give you a phone number for employment, do not use it ….look it up.

16. If they are living with family or a friend ask for a utility bill with that address

17. Always check visas to see if they are expired

18. Verify school enrollment if they are here on an educational visa

19. Verify employment if they are here on a work visa

USEFULL WEB SITES

www.fbi.gov - Lists most wanted with photos www.maricopa.gov - Lists Superior court recordswww.searchsystem.net Has several state web sites for nationwide searcheswww.legaldockets.com - Lists legal documents filed with some states nationwidewww.crimetime.com – Is a useful tool for many searches nationwide

OTHER TIPS

Instruct cleaning people to check toilet tanks for jars contain COKE – This usually where it is hidden

Also have them check for baggies of marijuana usually hidden on top of kitchen cabinets.

NEXT ARE FOUR ARTICLES REGARDING MEGAN'S LAW ALL MUST READS HOME

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION

Article 1 Sex Listing

FACTS ABOUT SEX OFFENDERS

Article 2 Facts about sex offenders

FAQ About Megan's Law

Article 3 FAQ about Megan's Law

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND FAMILY

How to protect your famjily