According to Eviction Lab, as of September 1, 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada's eviction filing rate was 39% higher than the pre-COVID average filing rate. The city had 41,829 eviction filings in the past year alone.
As a Las Vegas landlord, you must prevent and avoid evictions as much as possible, considering how costly and time-consuming they are. The good news is that there are several ways to make this possible, including hiring local property management experts to conduct the tenant screening process on your behalf.
Join our team at PMI Vegas Properties as we explain why outsourcing tenant background checks is a wise move.
Comply With Fair Housing Laws
As the Silver State Fair Housing Council (SSFHC) explains, fair housing laws protect Nevada renters from unfair and discriminatory rental housing practices. They prohibit housing providers, including landlords, from deciding whether to rent to someone based on an applicant's:
- Color, national origin, and race
- Sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression
- Religion
- Familial status
- Handicap or disability
If your screening process fails to comply with fair housing laws, you could be in legal trouble and face hefty fines.
Don't put yourself and your rental income at risk. Instead, partner with our property management company, PMI Vegas Properties. We screen tenants thoroughly with fair and legally compliant background checks and steps.
Lower the Risk of Evictions
Payscale.com notes that housing expenses in Las Vegas, NV, are 6% higher than the nationwide average. Everything else in Vegas is also more expensive, from utilities to transportation and groceries.
Given the city's high living costs, it's no wonder one of the most common reasons for evictions here is non-payment of rent. Failure to confirm potential renters' ability to pay rent and their financial history can put you at risk of renting your property to tenants who may be unable to pay rent.
Prevent that from happening by outsourcing tenant services, including renter screening, to a full-service Las Vegas property management firm. At PMI Vegas Properties, we follow a fair and legally compliant vetting process for screening tenants effectively:
- Confirming an applicant's employment status and income sources
- Checking credit scores and credit histories
- Reviewing eviction histories
- Performing criminal background checks
Through those steps, we can gauge whether an applicant can afford to rent your property, is responsible, and has good moral character. Considering these criteria allows us to help you choose the most suitable and qualified renters. We aim to help you lower your risk of dealing with the lengthy, costly eviction process in Las Vegas, NV.
Let PMI Vegas Properties Handle Tenant Screening For You
By outsourcing tenant screening, you can rest assured that your renters will undergo thorough but fair and compliant background checks. You can worry less about evictions and protect your rental income.
At PMI Vegas Properties, you can count on our full-service rental property management solutions. We're experts in tenant screening, rental management, rent collection, and lease enforcement, to name a few. We also back our services with many guarantees, such as our 21-day and happiness guarantees and eviction protection plans.
Speak with us today to learn how we can help and request your free Las Vegas rental analysis!
