Find quality tenants. Avoid costly mistakes.
One bad tenant can cost you 12–18 months of lost rent, legal fees, and repairs. Porchplus tenant screening gives you the data to make informed decisions before you hand over the keys.
What we check
Porchplus runs a comprehensive screening process covering identity, employment, and rental history.
Identity verification
NIN, BVN, international passport, or driver's licence verified against government databases.
Employment verification
Confirm employment status, salary range, and tenure directly with the employer or via payslip analysis.
Rental history check
Check if the applicant has unresolved disputes, eviction records, or outstanding rent at prior properties.
Guarantor verification
Verify guarantor identity and employment. Confirm guarantor's ability to cover rent obligations if needed.
Blacklist database check
Cross-reference applicants against Porchplus's network-wide database of reported bad tenants.
Tenant score report
Receive a structured tenant score report with a clear approve/review/decline recommendation.
How tenant screening works
Applicant submits details
Tenant fills out an online application with employment, income, and prior rental history. Documents uploaded directly.
Porchplus runs checks
Our system verifies identity against government databases and flags any issues automatically.
You receive the report
A clear screening report lands in your dashboard within 24–48 hours with a recommendation and risk flags.
Approve or decline
Make your decision in one click. Approved applications flow directly into the onboarding workflow.
Protect your investment before it's too late.
One screening report costs less than one week of lost rent.