
Tenant Screening Services in Michigan…
RealSerious.com makes tenant screening easy and efficient. Give us your applicant’s name and email, and we’ll get their consent for the delivery of a comprehensive credit report alongside a multi-state criminal background check.
No monthly fees – pay as you go.

Cities and Regions We Serve
Whether you manage urban apartments in Detroit or suburban homes along the Great Lakes, we simplify tenant screening and tailor our services to help Michigan landlords make smarter decisions.
Learn more about each area:
• Detroit
• Grand Rapids
• Warren
• Sterling Heights
• Ann Arbor
Our services are available statewide for landlords and property managers where allowed under Michigan state law.
Factual Data to Reduce Risk
Our tenant screening reports offer comprehensive details to help landlords select applicants most likely to honor lease agreements and responsibly maintain properties. Reports include the following, 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: Most results are available within seconds after the applicant’s identity is verified. However, reports may take up to 1–2 days due to jurisdictional processing delays or common name matches.

*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…
Michigan 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”
State | County | In Network | Initial Clear Avg Turnaround Time | Potential Hit Avg Turnaround Time |
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Michigan | Allegan | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Barry | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Grand Traverse | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Kent | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Macomb | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Oakland | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Saginaw | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Wayne | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Alcona | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Alger | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Alpena | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Antrim | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Arenac | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Baraga | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Bay | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Benzie | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Berrien | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Branch | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Calhoun | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Cass | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Charlevoix | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Cheboygan | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Chippewa | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Clare | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Clinton | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Crawford | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Delta | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Dickinson | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Eaton | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Emmet | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Genesee | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Gladwin | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Gogebic | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Gratiot | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Hillsdale | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Houghton | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Huron | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Ingham | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Ionia | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Iosco | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Iron | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Isabella | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Jackson | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Kalamazoo | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Kalkaska | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Keweenaw | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Lake | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Lapeer | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Leelanau | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Lenawee | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Livingston | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Luce | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Mackinac | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Manistee | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Marquette | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Mason | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Mecosta | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Menominee | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Midland | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Missaukee | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Monroe | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Montcalm | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Montmorency | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Muskegon | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Newaygo | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Oceana | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Ogemaw | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Ontonagon | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Osceola | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Oscoda | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Otsego | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Ottawa | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Presque Isle | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Roscommon | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Sanilac | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Schoolcraft | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Shiawassee | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | St Clair | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | St Joseph | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Tuscola | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Van Buren | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Washtenaw | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
Michigan | Wexford | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day |
Michigan Tenant Screening FAQs
Have a question? Contact us. Please note: We are unable to provide legal advice. For specific landlord-tenant matters, it’s best to consult an attorney.
Are rental application fees permitted in Michigan?
Landlords in Michigan can charge reasonable application fees. For guidance, refer to the Michigan Residential Landlord-Tenant Law.
Can Michigan landlords include criminal background checks?
landlords can consider criminal background checks as part of their screening process. However, they must comply with federal fair housing laws and ensure the criteria are applied uniformly. It’s important to note: The city of Detroit has its own set of laws pertaining to the use of tenant criminal records. For additional resources, consult the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Michigan Landlord Resources
The following links may prove to be useful in your rental property endeavors.
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Provides resources on fair housing practices and landlord-tenant discrimination guidelines.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
https://www.michigan.gov/mshda
Offers housing programs, rental assistance, and information for landlords and tenants.
Michigan Court System
https://www.courts.michigan.gov