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Louisiana Tenant Background Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A tenant background check that Louisiana landlords run with a trusted\u00a0tenant screening service<\/a>\u00a0like\u00a0TurboTenant<\/a>\u00a0will help ensure you find the right tenant while also being legally compliant. But how?<\/p>\n

We get it \u2014\u00a0you have a vacancy, a stack of rental applications, and a to-do list that grows by the day. Choosing the right tenant shouldn\u2019t feel like a gamble. That\u2019s why having a clear snapshot of each applicant is crucial to protecting not only your investment but your peace of mind.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll take a closer look at the tenant background checks that Louisiana landlords can conduct, federal and state laws regarding tenant background checks and\u00a0tenant screening<\/a>, and the red flags you should look for when screening applicants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Louisiana Residential Lease Agreement<\/h3>\n

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Louisiana Month-to-Month Lease Agreement<\/h3>\n

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Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Law: Overview of Rights<\/h3>\n

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What Background Checks Cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You want to make informed decisions when selecting a tenant for your rental property. When running a\u00a0tenant background check<\/a>, you can expect to find key pieces of information:<\/p>\n

Criminal history<\/strong>: Louisiana law permits landlords to check the criminal history of their applicants, provided the applicant gives their consent. Louisiana landlords are unable to use the following in decision-making:<\/p>\n

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  • Arrests<\/li>\n
  • Criminal charges that did not result in a conviction<\/li>\n
  • Juvenile, vacated, expunged, or sealed records<\/li>\n
  • Non-violent misdemeanor convictions<\/li>\n
  • Violent misdemeanor or non-violent felony convictions, 3+ years old<\/li>\n
  • Violent felony convictions 5+ years old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Credit history<\/strong>: Credit checks provide a clear picture of an applicant\u2019s financial background. A credit check typically includes information such as:<\/p>\n

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    • Credit score<\/li>\n
    • Open lines of credit<\/li>\n
    • Recent credit inquiries<\/li>\n
    • Debt in collections is an important piece of information, as it can be an indicator of financial instability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Eviction history<\/strong>: TurboTenant checks 27M+ eviction records, covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Reports include failure to pay rent, judgments, unlawful detainers, writs of eviction, and more.<\/p>\n

      Rental history<\/strong>: Previous addresses and landlord information provide insight into an applicant\u2019s rental history.<\/p>\n

      Income verification<\/strong>: With\u00a0TurboTenant Premium<\/a>\u00a0features, you can help ensure the applicant can afford your rental by comparing verified income data with self-reported income information.<\/p>\n

      References<\/strong>: Landlords can request and check references on the application form from past landlords, employers, and personal references.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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