Tenant Screening in Great Falls, MT…
Landlords in Great Falls can streamline the application process by submitting your applicant’s name and email address to request permission to obtain an official credit report and a multi-state criminal background search.
No contracts – pay only when you need it.
Detailed Screening Tools
From military-friendly rentals near Malmstrom Air Force Base to homes in the historic downtown district, Great Falls offers a range of rental options. RealSerious.com provides detailed screening tools that help landlords select tenants who are more likely to pay on time and respect the lease.
We’re Built for Landlords
Whether you manage a multi-unit property or a single-family home, our screening services can be used for tenants throughout Great Falls and nearby communities.
Neighborhoods and Rental Zones
Downtown – Features historic buildings and walkable areas, often rented by professionals and students.
Fox Farm – A quiet, family-friendly area popular for long-term rentals.
Riverview – Convenient for commuters and close to shopping, parks, and public schools.
Malmstrom AFB Area – Attracts military families seeking off-base housing options.
Black Eagle – A small neighboring community that offers affordable rental properties.
Sun Prairie – Suburban feel with larger properties and a growing rental demand.
Rental Screening Data
Each report delivers the kind of verified data that helps landlords make confident rental decisions. Depending on availability, you may receive:
• 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
View sample report.
Delivery Time: Most reports arrive within seconds after the applicant’s identity is verified. Some may take longer depending on court processing or name match complexity.
*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.
Great Falls Tenant Screening FAQs
If you have additional questions, contact us. However, we cannot provide legal advice. For specific inquiries about Montana landlord-tenant laws, consult a local attorney or legal resource.
Can Great Falls landlords charge rental application fees?
Montana does not prohibit application fees, but they should be fair and based on the actual screening cost. Always disclose the fee upfront.
What restrictions apply to using criminal records in Great Falls?
You may use criminal convictions when making tenant decisions, but you must apply this policy equally and not base it on arrests. Stay compliant with the Fair Housing Act when considering background data.
Landlord Resources for Great Falls, MT
For statewide information, visit the Montana tenant screening page.
Cascade County Courthouse
415 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401
https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/227/Justice-Court
Handles local evictions, small claims, and civil landlord-tenant matters.
City of Great Falls – Code Enforcement Division
Phone: 406-455-8566
https://greatfallsmt.net/planning/code-enforcement-private-property-complaints