For Independent Landlords
Free tenant screening, built for landlords like you
Clara gives you fully verified renter profiles: credit, income, identity, and background, all in one platform. No subscriptions, upfront and honest pricing, and the context you need to fill your property faster, with confidence.
Verified by direct sources.
Clara verifies renter income and employment directly through payroll and banking partners, not editable pay stubs or faked PDFs. You get a real signal, not a paper trail.
Beyond credit. Beyond background.
Credit scores and background checks are a starting point, not a finish line. Every Clara renter profile pairs the basics with verified income and identity, so you see the whole picture.
Fill your properties faster.
Clara cuts your search time so you can move from listing to lease in days, not weeks. Less downtime, steadier income.
Know before you sign
The right renter is out there. Clara's tenant screening runs the checks that help you find them with confidence, from verified income to identity and background.
Only seeing part of the picture?
Clara combines credit reports, background checks, and eviction history into a single report, eliminating the need to piece together data from multiple sources.
Worried about tenant fraud?
Clara's identity verification confirms every applicant is who they say they are, with ID and biometric checks that catch mismatched documents before you sign.
Can they afford rent?
Income and employment verification confirms real, current income through bank and payroll data, so you know they can cover rent before you sign.
Clara vs Traditional Tenant Screening
Features
TransUnion SmartMove
Zillow
Cost for Landlord
Comprehensive eviction records check
$0, free for landlords
$0 account, pay per screening
$0, free for landlords
Cost for Applicants
Payroll and Document Verification
$49 one-time
$25 to $49 per screening
$35 per application
Identity and Document Verification
Advanced security measures
ID document + biometric
ID verification
Not offered
Income and Employment Verification
Seamless communication tools
Verified via bank and payroll
Add-on, insights only
Self-reported
No subscriptions.
No per-screening fees.
Free for landlords.
Renters pay one application fee that covers their full verification. You get the entire platform, with every feature, free.
✓ Sign up free ✓ One transparent renter fee ✓ Every feature included
✓ Sign up free ✓ One transparent renter fee ✓ Every feature included
How it Works
Tenant screening, your way
Clara adapts to how you screen, not the other way around. Three steps from sign up to lease decision.
1. Build your screening, your way. Sign up free, then customize your application: choose what to require and what to verify. Most screening tools give you a one-size-fits-all form. Clara doesn't.
2. Share with prospective renters. Send your custom application link to anyone interested in your property. Renters complete their verified profile all in one place.
3. Review and decide. The moment a renter submits, you have the full picture: verified income, identity, credit, criminal, and eviction history alongside their complete application. Everything you need to make a confident decision.
1. Build your screening, your way. Sign up free, then customize your application: choose what to require and what to verify. Most screening tools give you a one-size-fits-all form. Clara doesn't.
2. Share with prospective renters. Send your custom application link to anyone interested in your property. Renters complete their verified profile all in one place.
3. Review and decide. The moment a renter submits, you have the full picture: verified income, identity, credit, criminal, and eviction history alongside their complete application. Everything you need to make a confident decision.
Love for Clara
"As an independent landlord, finding reliable renters can be a daunting task, but Clara has transformed my screening process."
Emily, Landlord in Houston
We're excited to announce our partnership with Argyle, a verification platform that securely verifies income and employment with direct-source, real-time data. This partnership brings added transparency and trust to the Clara experience, benefitting both renters and landlords.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tenant screening really free for landlords?
Who pays for a Clara report?
What is included in the credit screening?
How long does tenant screening take?
Can I use Clara if I work with a real estate agent?
Can renters see what's shared with me?
