Tenant-Net Screening:

Padzilla is the on–line division of Tenant-Net, Maine’s premier tenant screening firm. Not all customer–members of Tenant–Net use Padzilla in the same way. Here’s how and why.

List Only: Some of our customer–members list or show their units on Padzilla (FIND IT) and will take applications from tenants on–line, but they do not choose to use Tenant–Net for tenant screening. These Owner/Managers want to gain the advantages of 24/7, 365 day a year, marketing of their rental units, but they are comfortable renting without using Tenant–Net screening.

Screen Only: Some of our customer–members opt for Tenant–Net background screening, but they do not want to market their units on–line. This is a “screen only” member. That’s OK, because even if their units are not marketed on-line over the web, you can still apply for their properties on–line via the “RENT IT” feature of Padzilla, provided your owner/manager has provided you with an “Access Code”. That access code is unique to each owner/manager, and is instantly recognized by our RENT IT software. Your on–line application will be automatically downloaded to Tenant–Net for background screening, and results will be delivered in just hours.

List and Screen: Many of our customer–members opt for both on–line marketing of units, and simultaneously tenant screening as well. These are our so–called “List and Screen” members. With List and Screen, you can not only see that owner’s available units, not only apply for them on–line, but your application will be simultaneously downloaded to Tenant–Net for background screening, all in one seamless transaction.

So, what does “tenant screening” mean. Tenant–Net checks certain databases and records repositories if a tenant–applicant specifically authorizes a background search. Here’s where we go, and what we do:

1. Full Credit Report – We will provide a full tradeline report on your prospective tenant. You can review your applicant's financial history, see their credit score, and verify their indentity.
2. Eviction Report – Tenant-Net has the most extensive and updated Maine eviction database in the industry.
3. Tenancy History/Report – Our members submit detailed reports regarding their tenants. These reports are specific, objective and identify both the good tenants and the bad.
4. Prior Applications Report – Our database tracks prior applications of a particular tenant.
5. Sexual Predator/Offender Check – Tenant–Net will conduct a search to see if your potential tenant has a past conviction as a sexual offender.
6. US Marshal's Search – Tenant-Net runs your tenants name through the US Marshal's Service list of known and wanted fugitives.
7. Money Judgments – Tenant-Net also checks its database of Maine collections, small claims and disclosures to determine if your applicant has been the subject of a Money judgment Court action.
8. U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Maine) – We also research records in the US Banruptcy Court for Maine to see if your applicant has ever been party to a bankruptcy proceeding.

Then, we deliver the results of that background search to the Owner/Manager designated by our tenant–applicant. Tenant–Net does not deliver records or results except to parties specifically designated by the tenant–applicant in conformance with our “Privacy Policy”