Indiana Tenant Screening

for Landlords & Real Estate Agents

How to Screen Tenants in Indiana…

Screening prospective tenants in Indiana is straightforward. Provide your applicant’s name and email, and we’ll get their approval to give you a detailed credit report along with a multi-state criminal background check.

No monthly fees – pay as you go.

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Indiana Tenant Screening You Can Trust

Indiana’s rental market is diverse, with opportunities ranging from bustling urban apartments in Indianapolis to suburban homes in Carmel and rural properties statewide. RealSerious.com is designed to meet the unique needs of landlords throughout Indiana, providing critical data for smart leasing decisions.

Cities we serve:

Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Evansville
South Bend
Carmel

Our services comply with all applicable Indiana regulations, helping landlords ensure fair and lawful screening processes.

What Type of Data is Featured?

Our comprehensive service equips Indiana landlords with vital information to evaluate potential tenants. Reports include the following details, where available:

• Credit Score & Factors (ResidentScore®)
• Reported Addresses & Employment
• Credit Card & Loan Payments
• Ch 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Remarks
• Returned Check Collection Accts
• Unpaid Utility & Landlord Collections
• Foreclosures & Repossessions
• Multi-State Criminal Records*
• National Sex Offender Registry
• Global Sanctions

See a sample report.

Turnaround Times: Reports are typically delivered within seconds of identity verification. However, common names or jurisdictional reporting delays may result in a turnaround time of 1–2 days.

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*DISCLAIMER: No tenant criminal background check is 100% complete. Coverage for our standard tenant screening may vary due to (1) jurisdictions limiting what records are eligible to return and (2) TransUnion and/or its partners limiting records that do not meet their data quality standards. As of November 2024, criminal records are available to return in the following jurisdictions that have a green dot in the “In Network” column below…

Indiana Tenant Criminal Record Coverage

This information applies only to our criminal report included in our standard Indiana tenant screening service. If a jurisdiction is not “In Network,” then it’s possible that if a criminal conviction occurred there, it may not be reported. Learn more about our tenant criminal record coverage across the rest of the U.S.

Search by county to see if it’s “In Network”

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Indiana Tenant Screening FAQs

Additional questions? Contact us. Please note: We are unable to provide legal advice. For questions specific to landlord-tenant laws, consult a local attorney or legal expert.

Are landlords in Indiana allowed to charge an application fee?

Yes, and there is no state-mandated cap, but it’s a good idea make sure it’s reasonable for the local rental market.

Can Indiana landlords consider criminal records?

Yes, criminal background checks may be used as part of the tenant screening process. However, fair housing laws prohibit discrimination, and criminal records must be evaluated consistently. For more details, visit the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (see below).

Landlord Resources in Indiana

The following are helpful links to legal guidance, court information, and more.

Indiana Legal Help

https://indianalegalhelp.org

Offers landlords assistance with eviction and other legal matters.

Indiana Court System

https://www.in.gov/courts/

Access forms, court locations, and eviction filing details.

Indiana Apartment Association

https://www.iaaonline.net

Offers education, advocacy, and resources for landlords and property managers statewide.

Indiana Civil Rights Commission

https://www.in.gov/icrc/

Provides guidance on fair housing laws and assistance with tenant-landlord disputes.

Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)

https://www.in.gov/ihcda/

Offers affordable housing and tenant management program information.