Screening Built on Results, Not Guesswork
Who you rent to determines almost everything else about how a property performs. Our tenant screening process goes beyond a credit score, covering identity, background, income, and rental history, and it’s backed by an eviction rate of less than 1% over the past 31 years. It runs alongside tenant placement as part of our full property management service.
Applications are processed locally in Hoover, AL, so a real person is reviewing every file, not an algorithm making a decision on its own.
Quick Answer: Tenant screening is the process of evaluating rental applicants through credit, background, employment, and rental history checks before approving a lease. Executive Property Management runs a comprehensive screening process for owners across the Birmingham metro, with an eviction rate of less than 1% over 31 years.
A Comprehensive Look at Every Applicant
A credit score alone doesn’t tell you whether someone will take care of a property or pay rent consistently. Our screening looks at the full picture: a personal interview, verified rental history, income, and background.
That combination has proven out over time. It’s a big part of why our eviction rate has stayed under 1% for more than three decades.
It also means fewer surprises for you once a tenant moves in.
What Our Screening Process Includes
Every applicant goes through the same process, regardless of the property.
Personal Interview
A personal interview with prospective tenants, conducted before an application is approved.
Landlord & Rental History Verification
Previous landlords are contacted to verify rental history and standing.
Employment & Income Verification
Income and employment are verified directly, not just taken from the application.
Credit Report Review
A summary credit report is reviewed as one factor among several, not the sole deciding one.
Background & Eviction Checks
Statewide eviction check, national criminal check, and statewide sex offender list review.
Section 8 Applicant Screening
Voucher applicants are screened through the same process, coordinated with program requirements.
Screening That Works for Every Owner
The process stays consistent no matter what kind of property or portfolio you own.
Individual Owners
The same thorough screening applied to a single rental as a larger portfolio.
Portfolio Investors
Consistent criteria across every unit, so quality doesn’t vary property to property.
Section 8 Property Owners
Voucher applicants screened with the same rigor, coordinated through our Section 8 property management process.
A Track Record That Speaks for Itself
Screening is easy to talk about. Results are what actually matter.
- Under 1% Eviction RateOur screening process has held an eviction rate below 1% over the past 31 years.
- Not Just a Credit ScoreInterviews, verified history, and background checks fill in what a number alone can’t tell you.
- Locally Processed ApplicationsApplications are reviewed by a local team in Hoover, AL, not an out-of-state call center.
- Consistent CriteriaThe same standard applies to every applicant, reducing risk and fair housing exposure.
- A Clean Handoff Into LeasingApproved applicants move straight into lease signing through our tenant placement process.
From Application to Approval
Here’s what happens once someone applies for your property.
Application Submitted
A prospective tenant submits an application for the property.
Interview & Verification
A personal interview, plus landlord, employment, and income verification.
Credit & Background Checks
Credit report, eviction history, and criminal background are reviewed.
Decision
The full picture is weighed together, not any single factor in isolation.
Lease & Move-In
Approved applicants move into lease signing and move-in coordination.
The Same Standard for Every Applicant
Consistency protects you as much as it protects applicants. Every file goes through the same steps, reviewed against the same written criteria, whether it’s your first application of the month or your fiftieth.
That consistency is part of what keeps our screening defensible and fair, not just effective.
It’s a process built to hold up over time, not just look good on paper.
What Sets Our Tenant Screening Apart
31 Years of Results
An eviction rate under 1% over three decades, not a claim without a track record behind it.
Beyond the Credit Score
Interviews and verified history round out the picture a credit report alone can’t give.
Local Processing
Applications are reviewed by a local Hoover, AL team who know the market.
Section 8 Experience
Voucher applicants screened with the same process, coordinated through Section 8 property management.
Tenant Screening Across the Birmingham Area
We screen applicants for properties throughout Birmingham and the surrounding metro, applying the same process regardless of location.
We also screen tenants for owners in Anniston, Tarrant, Tuscaloosa, and Center Point. See areas we serve for the full list.
Tenant Screening FAQs
What does tenant screening include?
A personal interview, landlord and rental history verification, employment and income verification, a credit report, and statewide eviction, national criminal, and sex offender checks.
What is your eviction rate?
Our screening process has maintained an eviction rate of less than 1% over the past 31 years.
Do you approve applicants based on credit score alone?
No. Credit is one factor among several, alongside interviews, verified history, and background checks.
Where are applications processed?
Applications are processed by a local team in Hoover, AL, rather than an outsourced call center.
Do you screen Section 8 applicants?
Yes, through the same process, coordinated with program requirements. See Section 8 property management.
How long does screening take?
It depends on how quickly verifications come back from employers and previous landlords, but the process moves as fast as those responses allow.
What happens after an applicant is approved?
The applicant moves into lease signing and move-in coordination through our tenant placement process.
What areas do you screen tenants for?
Birmingham and the surrounding metro, including Anniston, Tarrant, Tuscaloosa, and Center Point. See areas we serve.
