A recent study showed that the average loss from a bad risk tenant was more than $1,450. The proper screening procedures can alleviate many of the problems, such as high turnover, slow payments and collections, damage, skips, evictions, “no notice” moves and disturbance.

A typical tenant screening would include: Credit Report, Criminal Records, Reference Checks and Florida Evictions. If you are thinking of the cost, let the prospective tenant pay for the screening with a nonrefundable application fee.