Tenant Screening in Cambridge, MA…
Finding reliable tenants is easy with RealSerious.com. Submit your applicant’s name and email, and we’ll verify their identity, secure consent, and provide you with a detailed credit report and multi-state criminal background check.
No monthly fees – pay as you go.
Empowering Landlords to Make Informed Decisions
Cambridge’s unique rental market features everything from luxury apartments near Kendall Square to multi-family properties in Porter Square. At RealSerious.com, we understand the city’s specific rental landscape and provide tenant screening solutions that empower landlords to make informed decisions.
Distinct Neighborhoods
Cambridge offers a range of communities, from bustling urban hubs to quieter, family-friendly areas. RealSerious.com helps landlords screen tenants effectively across all neighborhoods.
Key Areas of Cambridge
Kendall Square: Known as an innovation hub, this area attracts professionals working in the tech and biotech industries.
Harvard Square: Popular with students, faculty, and professionals due to its vibrant cultural and educational atmosphere.
Central Square: Features a mix of restaurants, nightlife, and diverse housing options, appealing to young professionals.
West Cambridge: A family-friendly neighborhood with parks, schools, and a quieter suburban feel.
Porter Square: Offers a balance of residential charm and access to shopping and transit, ideal for long-term renters.
Inman Square: Known for its artsy vibe and unique local shops, drawing creative and eclectic tenants.
What’s the Empowering Data?
Our tenant screening reports are comprehensive, offering essential details to help you evaluate prospective renters. Reports include:
• 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.
View Results Fast: Nearly all reports are available within seconds after the applicant’s identity is verified. Occasionally, some may take up to 1–2 days due to jurisdictional delays or common name matches.
*DISCLAIMER: No tenant criminal background check is 100% complete. Coverage for our standard tenant screening report 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. Learn more about tenant criminal records.
Cambridge Tenant Screening FAQs
Contact us for more answers. Note: We are unable to provide legal advice. For specific landlord-tenant matters, please consult a local attorney or expert.
Can Cambridge landlords collect application fees?
Massachusetts allows landlords to charge an application fee, but it must be reasonable and directly related to screening costs. Learn more about landlord-tenant laws at the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186.
Can Cambridge landlords utilize criminal records?
Landlords may conduct criminal background checks, but must use them in compliance with state fair housing laws to ensure non-discrimination. For further details, visit the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
Cambridge Landlord Resources
For statewide information, visit the Massachusetts tenant screening page.
Cambridge Housing Division
https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/housing.aspx
Provides resources for landlords, including housing regulations and assistance programs.
Cambridge Housing Authority
https://www.cambridge-housing.org
Offers housing assistance programs and landlord support services.
Eastern Housing Court
https://www.mass.gov/locations/eastern-housing-court-middlesex-session