Our Approach to Tenant Screening

At Metcalf Property Management, we understand that the quality of your resident plays a major role in the success of your rental property. Our goal is to place responsible, qualified residents who are a strong fit for the property—not simply the fastest applicant, but the right fit for your property.

With extensive experience in the Southern California rental market, we take a careful, consistent approach to reviewing each application. This helps create more stable tenancies, reduce potential issues, and protect the long-term performance of your investment. 

We strictly follow all applicable Fair Housing laws and California regulations throughout our screening process. Every application is using the same standards, helping protect property owners from unnecessary risk while ensuring a fair and professional experience for applicants.

A Thorough, Multi-Step Process

We start by marketing your property to a wide pool of prospective renters, attracting a strong group of applicants. From there, each applicant is reviewed using a detailed screening process designed to provide a complete picture of their qualifications.

Our screening process may include:

• Reviewing credit history and overall financial responsibility
• Verifying employment and income stability
• Reviewing background information in accordance with applicable laws
• Checking for prior eviction records
• Confirming rental history and contacting previous landlord references directly

Focused on Long-Term Success

By taking a well-rounded and intuitive approach to screening, we’re able to identify tenants who are more likely to pay on time, care for the property, and contribute to longer, more stable tenancies.  The result is fewer disruptions, more consistent rental performance, and greater peace of mind for you as a property owner.