We created Clara specifically to serve independent landlords and property managers who need high-quality tenant screening without the hassle of subscriptions or outdated systems.
Try ClaraComprehensive screening reports
Background check, income verification, rental & criminal history
Free for landlords — renters pay a one-time $49
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Tenant Screening for Landlords — Fast, Secure, and Trusted
Screen tenants in minutes, not days. Clara gives landlords instant, verified insight into every applicant—from credit report to eviction history—so you can protect your property, time, and peace of mind.
What You Get in Every Clara Tenant Screening Report for Landlords?
Clara combines the most essential data sources in a single, easy-to-read tenant screening report — no upsells, no surprises. Each report gives you the complete picture of your applicant's rental worthiness.
Each Clara tenant screening report covers:
Credit report with score, utilization, and late payments
Criminal background check and criminal record
Full eviction and housing court records scan
Verified employment status and gross income
Identity document validation
Application-to-report tracking — all in one place
Why Clara Is Built for Landlords
Instant Results
No need to wait three days to receive tenant screening reports. Clara delivers comprehensive results in minutes, not days.
Built-in Application
Clara includes a complete rental application and consent form, eliminating the need for separate paperwork.
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Monthly subscriptions and redundant per-report fees reduce your commission and limit how many clients you can work with.
Free for Landlords
Landlords pay $0 — the renter covers the application fee, making Clara completely cost-free for property owners.
Mobile-First Design
Screen tenants from anywhere with our mobile-optimized platform designed for landlords on the move.
Fair Housing Compliant
Our standardized screening process helps ensure you stay compliant with Fair Housing regulations.
How the Screening Process Works
With Clara, you can get complete tenant screening results in minutes. Our streamlined process eliminates the paperwork and manual verification processes that make traditional screening so frustrating.
Invite the applicant
Enter your applicant's email address in Clara's secure dashboard to send them an application link.
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Applicant completes verification
The renter fills out the application, uploads ID, verifies income, and consents to screening.
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Review comprehensive results
You receive a complete rental application with verified data and full screening reports with a credit score, eviction records, and criminal record.
Ready to screen your next tenant?
Start the process in just minutes - free for landlords
When Should You Run a Tenant Background Check?
While screening all potential tenants is recommended, there are certain situations where Clara's tenant screening report is especially valuable:
Lease renewals with new roommates - Verify new occupants meet your standards
First-time applicants for vacant properties - Get objective data to support your decision
Previous landlords raised concerns - Verify or disprove potential issues
You've been burned before - Get peace of mind with comprehensive verification
How Clara Compares to Traditional
Tenant Screening Services
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Cost for Agents
100% FREE
Per-report fee
Subscription or per-report fee
Cost for Applicants
Single $49 fee
$25-47 per report
$30-49 per report
Report DeliveryTime
Minutes
Hours
Hours to days
Mobile Optimization
Fully mobile-optimized
Limited
Limited
Fraud Prevention
Institutional-grade
Basic
Basic
Income Verification
Direct API integration
Document upload only
Self-reported
What Our Users Say About Clara
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Straightforward Pricing
No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no commitments. Just pay for the tenant screening reports you need, when you need them.
Complete Tenant
Screening Package
- Full credit report with FICO score
- Nationwide criminal background check
- Eviction history search
- Income and employment verification
- Identity verification (ID + biometric)
- Digital rental application
- Renters pay a one-time $49 fee to apply to unlimited Clara properties for 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a Clara tenant screening report?
Does Clara run a soft or hard credit check?
How long does the screening take?
Is this compliant with Fair Housing and screening laws?
Can property managers use Clara for multiple units?
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