Tenant Screening checks a rental applicant's identity, credit, rental history and income before you hand over the keys. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Say how many applicants and what you need checked to get tenant screening quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Identity. ID verification and address history.
- Credit. Credit bureau records, defaults and judgments.
- Rental history. Previous landlords and agents contacted.
- Income and employment. Employer and payslip verification.
- Eviction and court records. Where available.
Who Uses It
Private landlords, body corporates, letting agents and commercial property owners.
What to Send First
- The number of applicants.
- Residential or commercial lease.
- Confirmation that applicants have signed consent.
- When you need the results.
Do not upload documents, statements or evidence through the request form. The investigator will ask for what is needed once you agree to go ahead.
How It Works
- Consent. The applicant signs consent for credit and record checks.
- Checks. Bureau, ID and court searches.
- Verification. Employer and previous landlord calls.
- Report. A summary with each result and its source.
Findings and Reporting
A short report per applicant showing what was confirmed, any defaults or judgments, and reference feedback.
Limits
Credit checks need the applicant's consent and must be handled in line with POPIA and the National Credit Act. Investigators cannot access bank accounts or private records without consent. A clean report does not guarantee the tenant will pay.
Tenant Screening Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Credit check, per applicant | R200 - R400 |
| Typical rental application fee including credit check | Around R250 |
| Full screening with references and employment | R550 - R2,000 |
| Commercial tenant check with company records | R1,900 - R6,300 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your rental rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Number of applicants. Priced per person checked.
- Depth. Reference calls and employment checks add cost.
- Commercial leases. Company and director checks cost more.
- Turnaround. Same-day results can carry a premium.
Tenant Screening FAQs
Do I need the tenant's consent?
Yes, for credit checks and most record checks.
Can I charge the applicant for screening?
A reasonable fee to cover the actual cost is common. Agents should not profit from credit checks.
How long does screening take?
Bureau checks are usually same day. References and employment checks can take a day or two.
Does a good report guarantee payment?
No. It reduces risk but does not guarantee how a tenant will behave.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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