Tenant Screening

Tenant Screening Services

We Use a Private Detective Agency to Perform Background Checks

Prevent eviction and property damage by hiring Three Pentacles, PLLC, the best Chicago screening company. We provide comprehensive, detailed, and cost-effective tenant screening services to protect your real estate investment.

Tenant Screening

Three Pentacles, PLLC only represents landlords. We perform reliable Law Enforcement Grade background checks and obtain reports with everything we need to know when selecting a tenant. Our fast and effective tenant screening service saves landlords money and time, it reduces liability and guesswork, and eliminates future problems. In addition to credit checks with a credit score, eviction checks, judgements, bankruptcies, etc., we also perform national civil court searches and national criminal searches in all 50 states. This service is FREE to our clients. 

The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening

Ever wondered why the tenant screening process is so crucial in the world of property management? Well, buckle up, because today we’re diving headfirst into the ins and outs of tenant screening. Imagine you’re about to entrust your cherished property to a stranger. It’s a daunting thought, isn’t it? That’s where tenant screening swoops in, like a superhero, to save the day and your peace of mind.

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Information We Collect When Screening Tenants

  • Rental Application Information.
  • A copy of Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport.
  • 12 months of tenant’s bank statements.
  • 2 most recent paystubs, or tax returns.
  • Credit Bureau Report with a FICO Score.
  • Social Security Number (SSN). Fraud information. We will know all other SSNs that a prospective tenant used, and who else used the SSN that a prospective tenant provided in his/her application.
  • Rental History.
  • Verified dates of birth and Social Security Numbers.
  • All present and past phone numbers.
  • All present and past email addresses.
  • All present and past residency addresses with names of property owners and their phone numbers.
  • Filtered National Civil Courts Search information.
    • Bankruptcy Records.
    • Foreclosures.
    • Liens.
    • Evictions.
    • Judgments.
  • Premium National Criminal Search: *
    • Traffic tickets,
    • DUI’s,
    • Warrants,
    • Arrests,
    • Criminal convictions,
    • Sexual offenders’ information.
  • Current Property Deeds (real estate currently owned).
    • Address.
    • PIN Number (Tax ID Number).
    • Tax Assessor’s Information.
    • Legal Description.
    • Sale Date.
    • Purchase Price.
    • Seller’s Name and Address.
    • Lender’s (Mortgagor’s) Name and Address.
    • Mortgage Amount.
    • Mortgage Date.
    • Any Refinancing Information.
    • Property Assessments.
  • Past Property Deeds (real estate previously owned).
    • Address.
    • PIN Number (Tax ID Number).
    • Tax Assessor’s Information.
    • Legal Description.
    • Sale Date.
    • Purchase Price.
    • Seller’s Name and Address.
    • Lender’s (Mortgagor’s) Name and Address.
    • Mortgage Amount.
    • Mortgage Date.
    • Any Refinancing Information.
    • Property Assessments.
  • Names, addresses, phone numbers of employers.
  • Driver’s License information.
  • Professional Affiliations.
  • Professional Licenses.
  • Current Vehicle Information.
    • Year, Make, and Model of all vehicles currently owned.
    • VIN Numbers.
    • License Plate Numbers.
    • Vehicle Tags History.
    • Title Information.
    • Lien Holders Information.
    • Addresses Registered to While Vehicle is Owned.
  • Past Vehicle Information.
    • Year, Make, and Model of all vehicles previously owned.
    • VIN Numbers.
    • License Plate Numbers.
    • Vehicle Tags History.
    • Title Information.
    • Lien Holders Information.
    • Addresses Registered to While Vehicle was Owned.
  • Global Watch Lists Information.
  • US Business Affiliations.
  • UCC Filings.
  • US Corporate Affiliations.
  • Aircraft Records.
  • Pilot Licenses.
  • Voter Registrations.
  • Hunting Permits.
  • Weapon Permits.
  • Possible Relatives.
  • Likely Associates.
  • Possible Associates.
  • Neighbors and their phone numbers.
What clients say
"The owner of Three Pentacles is an outstanding property manager across the board. He has the technical understanding and experience with repairs to hire out for routine and major work in a methodical and cost-effective way, and he will go above and beyond to address emergency situations like the flooding of a basement apartment. By doing so, he not only serves the best interests of property owners but their tenants as well. Most impressive of all, he is extremely knowledgeable about everything related to leasing apartments, from obtaining a through background check of prospective tenants, to making sure leases comply with any local regulations, and taking the proper steps to evict a tenant when necessary. I would highly recommend Three Pentacles."
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Jeff F.
" Art with Three Pentacles is easily one of the most knowledgeable property managers in Chicagoland. When I was looking for a new management company, I called a good 10 places. during the time I had a tenant I was in the middle of evicting. Without pitching me, Art asked thoughtful questions to learn more about the situation. He clearly has immense knowledge of the eviction process and housing court system. After our call, I engaged his services and he's been prompt and supportive ever since. He has been navigating my difficult tenant situation with grace, using strategies that never crossed my mind. I feel secure knowing Art has my best interests forward, and is clearly able to manage my property within state and county compliance. He's worth every penny, and if you're looking for a property manager, he's your guy."
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Aaron S.
"I have NEVER been given, or seen, this level of support and attentiveness before from any broker. Arthur is super knowledgeable, attentive, and GENEROUS with his vast Real Estate experience and knowledge. He’s also a nice guy, and very easy to work with."
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Kevin S.
"Arthur and staff have been very informative, insightful, and professional. My first impression was great! It’s nice to know and respect the amount of knowledge and wisdom that Arthur has accumulated."
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WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

Our guarantees ensures that you have peace of mind knowing that we are working hard for you. 

You will have a single point of contact. No more running around from a rep. to a rep. to know what’s going on with your property. You will be exclusively working with a dedicated Asset Manager.

Since 2010, we have been managing properties in receivership for the State of Illinois Courts and the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois.

We have been closely working with attorneys, judges, and banks. Our managing broker is an Associate Member of the Chicago Bar Association and a member of different committees.

We are Real Experts in Real Estate™, experienced in property management, real estate investing, mortgages, title insurance, construction, and real estate law. Obtained the following real estate designations and certifications: CCIM, CAI, AARE, PRI, CNE, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ABR, RECS, SRES, ePRO.

Don’t settle for a Monday through Friday company, while Three Pentacles is working overtime to facilitates showings of vacant units 7 Days a week!

Our managing broker graduated from an Air Force Academy with an aviation engineering background, which helps us be systems-oriented, focused, disciplined, and able to help property owners turn their properties around.

We perform tenant screening and background checks using a Private Detective Agency.

We combine modern technology, online-systems, and decades of real estate experience with old fashion values. We run this company the way our grandparents taught us: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” TM

Our team has helped landlords across the Cook County, Illinois to get more from their real estate investments. Let us put our expertise and hard work for you, too.

Art holds the equivalent of two real estate doctorates:

(1) In 2000, Arthur became a member of the CCIM Institute. The CCIM designation is earned by completing a graduate-level curriculum and attaining a high level of qualifying experience. CCIMs are recognized worldwide as experts in commercial and investment real estate.

(2) Became a member of the Certified Auctioneers Institute in 2010. A graduate-level curriculum that takes years to complete and requires qualifying experience.

Since 2010, he has also served as an Illinois Receiver, managing properties under the jurisdiction of Illinois state and federal courts.

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