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NeighborScreen's
web-based screening system provides protection against
the risks created by applicants with concealed criminal
and eviction histories, questionable credentials and
backgrounds which are inconsistent with the information
provided in the application. Our exceptional
service, fast turnaround, legal compliance and accuracy
enable companies to make
informed decisions.
Tenant
Screening Products
Bad
Check Report
The Bad Check Report is derived
from a search of the most comprehensive debit database
in the world. This search augments credit information
with debit information to capture a more complete historical
financial picture of an applicant. The Bad Check Report
contains information on returned checks for insufficient
funds, accounts that have been closed for cause, check
orders and an inquiry history.
Bankruptcy,
Judgments & Liens
A Bankruptcy, Judgment & Lien
Search can determine the assets of an individual and
give a snapshot of an applicant's financial history.
Civil
Records Search
Civil reports cover actions relating
to private rights and remedies sought by civil actions
including divorce, bankruptcy, judgments, garnishments,
child custody, child support, consumer problems and
domestic disputes. A search of the upper and/or lower
court records provides a report of any civil litigation
listed on the index involving a particular individual
matched by name only. Results include the names of plaintiff
and defendant, date filed, type of action and current
status or disposition. The standard civil index search
encompasses the last 7 years of activity within each
court.
Credit
Report
Credit history is reviewed by
obtaining a credit bureau report from a national credit
bureau/repository. We have on-line access to Experian
and TransUnion credit bureau systems. A credit report
is a powerful indicator of financial background and
responsibility. Credit reports provide credit and debt
information as well as public records such as bankruptcy
proceedings, collection accounts and civil litigation
records.
County
Courthouse Records Search
The majority of all criminal record
searching is done at the county level and these searches
provide the most complete criminal background information.
The search locations are selected based on information
provided within the social security number report, information
in the employment application or designated by the client.
This search often requires a researcher to physically
visit the court and review records. It is most accurate
when run in conjunction with our IDCheck.
Employment
History Verification
Employment History Verification
is obtained through direct contact with a supervisor
or through the Human Resources Department. Our verification
program obtains pertinent information from previous
employers.
Eviction
Records Search
Evicting an individual is not
only costly but extremely time consuming. You can predict
the likelihood of this occurring with an Eviction Records
Search. This valuable service searches evictions and
liens and judgments filed from all 50 states. With a
NeighborScreen Eviction Records Search, you get direct
matches for your applicant instantly. The national eviction
search provides automated analysis of millions of county
and state-wide eviction records that are collected and
uploaded to the database daily.
Federal
Criminal Repository Search
Federal crimes are tried in US
Federal District Courts within each state. This search
will return convictions for violations of federal criminal
laws, including federal criminal fraud statutes, drug
trafficking, conspiracy, counterfeiting and a number
of violent crimes. NeighborScreen accesses these records
via field agents or on-line, whichever method is applicable.
Records can be searched by name only and criminal background
checks may reveal multiple records, which require further
research to confirm the identity of the parties involved.
IDCheck
Many applicants with concealed
criminal pasts will not identify all counties in which
they have lived. We have found that more than 90 percent
of the positive criminal records we find are not in
the current residence of violation. IDCheck is a powerful
identity verification report that uncovers all of the
addresses where an applicant has lived and provides
an investigative starting point in our screening process.
It assists in determining which counties should be included
in the criminal record search. IDCheck searches a proprietary
database of over 200 million credit header files, social
security administration, DMV, public records and others
to identify any individuals who may be using a social
security number illegally and also uncovers high risk
alerts of date of death, address and phone, invalid
SSN, invalid date of birth and OFAC Terrorist.
Landlord
Verification
Landlord verification confirms
an applicant's resume and verifies previous employment
history. This service helps eliminate any unexplained
gaps in employment and ensures that appropriate jurisdictions
have been checked for criminal records. Landlord verification
includes dates of residency, rent payment history and
reason for leaving.
National
Criminal File
Discover whether your applicant
has a criminal conviction and/or history. The National
Criminal File is a comprehensive search of multiple
criminal record sources, including federal fugitive
files, state and county criminal record repositories,
prison parole and release files, sex offender data and
records from other state agencies. This exclusive criminal
search includes access to more than 200 million criminal
conviction records across the United States. Results
are typically available in minutes when ordered via
our secure web-based system, and all information is
FCRA compliant.
OFAC
Patriot Act Terrorist Report
The OFAC database is maintained
by the Department of Treasury and identifies individuals
and organizations which have been sanctioned and whose
assets are subject to freezing. The purpose of this
database is to prevent businesses from providing financial
support to terrorist and drug trafficking foreign nationals
and organizations.
Personal
Reference Verification
NeighborScreen's reference verification
includes contact with references listed on the application
or developed during the investigation to determine time
known, frequency of contact, relationship and whether
or not the reference would recommend the applicant as
a tenant.
Residential
History Verification
Rental History Verification is
obtained through direct contact with the property manager
or landlord of the previous residence(s) provided by
the applicant. The flexibility of this program enables
clients to obtain additional information. NeighborScreen's
specially trained Investigative Team is highly versed
in interview tactics, allowing them to obtain valuable
information and insight into an applicant's previous
rental history.
Sexual
Offender Searches
Individual
State Sexual Offender searches provide information on
sexual offenders who are required to register in the
state in which they reside. Information returned from
these inquires may include name, aliases, dates of birth,
residential addresses, employers, location of conviction
and specific sexual offense.
Social
Security Number Verification
Social
Security Number Verification is achieved through a search
of consumer records contained in the credit bureau files.
This information can also be compared with the relevant
residential address history on the employment application
to ensure the accuracy of the records provided by the
applicants. The Social Security Number Verification
is an excellent investigative "starting point."
Statewide
Criminal Search
A
statewide repository search can be an effective means
of gathering criminal information because it provides
the benefit of searching all counties within a given
state, compared to specific, interstate county searches.
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