Louisiana Tenant Screening

for Landlords & Real Estate Agents

How to Screen Louisiana Tenants…

Streamline your tenant screening. Provide each applicant’s name and email, and we’ll handle the identity verification, secure their consent, and deliver a comprehensive credit report along with a multi-state criminal background check.

No monthly fees – pay as you go.

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Tenant Screening for Louisiana Landlords

We understand the unique rental landscape of Louisiana. From bustling urban areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge to smaller communities across the state, our services are designed to meet the needs of landlords statewide, providing critical data to support leasing decisions.

Popular locations:

• New Orleans
• Baton Rouge
• Shreveport
• Lafayette
• Lake Charles

RealSerious.com supports landlords in every corner of Louisiana, helping them protect their investments and select tenants with greater potential for fulfilling lease obligations.

What’s Included in a Louisiana Tenant Report?

Our services offer landlords detailed insights into potential tenants to support better decision-making. Reports typically include, 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 here.

Turnaround Times: Most reports are delivered within seconds after identity verification. However, some may take 1–2 days due to jurisdictional reporting delays or common name matches.

tenant credit report

*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…

Louisiana 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”

StateCountyIn NetworkInitial Clear Avg Turnaround TimePotential Hit Avg Turnaround Time
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LouisianaUnion< 1 Day2 Days
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LouisianaWebster< 1 Day2 Days
LouisianaWest Baton Rouge< 1 Day2 Days
LouisianaWest Carroll< 1 Day2 Days
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Louisiana Landlord 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 Louisiana landlords allowed to charge application fees?

Yes, landlords can charge application fees to cover screening costs. There are no statewide caps on fees, but landlords are encouraged to keep them reasonable.

Can Louisiana landlords review criminal history?

Yes, criminal background checks are permitted in tenant screenings. However, landlords must adhere to fair housing guidelines and avoid discriminatory practices. Visit the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights.

Resources for Louisiana Landlords

The following links offer useful information for rental property owners.

Louisiana Commission on Human Rights

https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/lchr

Provides resources and guidance on fair housing practices.

Louisiana State Bar Association

https://www.lsba.org/Public/LawyerReferral.aspx

Offers a lawyer referral service for landlords needing legal advice on rental matters.

Louisiana Housing Corporation

https://www.lhc.la.gov

Offers landlord resources, housing programs, and tenant management support.

Louisiana Judicial Branch

https://www.louisianacourts.gov

Provides access to court forms and resources for landlord-tenant disputes, including eviction filings.

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