Tenant Screening FAQs

How do I use your service?

After filling out minimal paperwork and we are able to perform an onsite inspection for compliance reasons you will be setup and ready to go. Please see the website for the forms to get started.

Is there a membership fee when I sign up for your service?

No. There is no set-up fee, no monthly or yearly fee. You only pay for the searches that you run per month.

What are your business hours?

We are open from 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday Eastern Standard time. Our website ordering system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week 365 days a year. If you have questions you can call the office during normal business hours.

What is an Eviction Report?

Our eviction reports contain all of the information involved in a tenant eviction case, judgment, plaintiff, suits or petitions filed and particular comments on the case, availability varies by state. This search delivers the most thorough and accurate information from the largest data collection network in the country. Eviction reports include non-monetary judgments and those not reported to the credit bureaus. Information is updated monthly.

What is the Secondary Research Database?

This search combines over 305 million records from fifty (50) states including:

  • OFAC (Office of Foreign Asset Control) - Persons posing threats to the interests and security of the United States
  • Interpol - National Police Forces
  • Denied Persons List - Denied from doing business with the U.S. or entry into the U.S.
  • State and County Repositories along with Department of Corrections information
  • Fugitive List - over 600 fugitives taken from FBI most wanted, DEA Fugitive List
  • Terrorist Watch List
  • Sex Offender Database

What is a Past Address History?

This search will provide a listing of addresses associated with your applicant within the last 7 years (depending on the age of the applicant), assisting landlords/property managers in finding past landlord/rental references for the occupant. The applicant's SSN is used as an identifier.

How do I pay for reports?

We currently bill on a monthly basis, your bill will be emailed to you unless you specify that you would like it mailed instead. We also take credit card payments by phone.

How long does it take to run a report?

Most of the searches that we offer are instantly returned so you will be able to see results right away. If you are ordering searches for Employment or Reference Verifications then these may take up to 3 days to complete depending on how people return phone calls.

What types of packages do you have?

We have multiple packages to assist you in your screening process. Please call our office for a complete listing.

What forms do I need the applicant to fill out?

Every applicant needs to sign a Notice & Consent Form. Give each applicant a copy of the FTC document entitled "A summary of your Rights" This form lets the applicant know their rights and what they can do if they find something wrong on their report. Both of these documents are available on our website or by calling CIC.


Better Business Bureau
Safe Harbor
Ohio Homeland Security
NAPBS

Contact CIC

Corporate Intelligence Consultants

P.O. Box 444
Perrysburg, Ohio 43552
800.573.2201 | 419.874.2201
419.874.5591 (fax)

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