How RentAssure Works
A fully online, 4-step process from invitation to comprehensive screening report.
Landlord Creates a Free Account
Sign up with your name, email, and basic property information. No credit card, no subscription, no setup fees. Your dashboard is available immediately.
- Takes about 2 minutes to complete
- No payment required at signup
- Dashboard unlocked instantly
- Screen unlimited applicants
Landlord Invites an Applicant
From your dashboard, enter the applicant's email address, select a screening package, and choose who pays — you or the applicant. A branded invitation email is sent automatically.
- Choose from Basic ($25), Plus ($40), or Premium ($48)
- Landlord-pay or applicant-pay options
- Invitation sent immediately via email
- Unique secure link for each applicant
Applicant Completes Verification
The applicant clicks the invitation link, provides their personal information, passes identity verification via Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA), and consents to the background check.
- Applicant creates a limited account
- KBA questions from financial history
- Explicit FCRA-compliant consent
- Soft pull only — no credit score impact
Reports Delivered to Both Parties
Once identity verification and consent are complete, reports are generated automatically — typically within minutes. Both the landlord and applicant receive email notifications and can view the reports in their dashboards.
- Most reports ready in under 5 minutes
- Email notification to landlord and applicant
- Reports stored for 30 days
- Applicant receives a copy of their own report