SmartMove by TransUnion

Free Plan Available Tenant Screening

Instant tenant screening direct from TransUnion

From $0.00/mo

TransUnion's online tenant screening service for independent landlords. Delivers credit reports, criminal background checks, and eviction history directly from one of the three major credit bureaus — with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing and no subscription required.

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Best for: Independent landlords needing reliable, one-off tenant background checks

✓ Pros & Cons

✓ PROS

✓No subscription or minimum fees

✓Reports sourced directly from TransUnion

✓Option to charge applicant instead of landlord

✓Fast delivery — most reports same day

✓ResidentScore predicts eviction 15% better than standard credit scores

✗ CONS

✗Per-report cost adds up for high-volume landlords

✗No bundled property management features

✗Full credit score not shown (proprietary ResidentScore only)

✗Some state restrictions limit criminal/eviction records

⚡ Key Features

TransUnion credit report
ResidentScore (eviction-predictive score)
Criminal background check
Eviction history search
Pay-per-report (no subscription)
Landlord or applicant pays options
Same-day delivery for most reports
Secure applicant identity verification

💰 Pricing

$0.00/mo

Free to create account. Basic: $25/report (credit + ResidentScore). Plus: $38/report (adds criminal background). Premium: $40/report (adds eviction records). Landlord can choose to pass cost to the applicant.

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