NZ's best value tenant checks
Comprehensive credit, background, and reference checks for $35
Comprehensive tenant checks for peace of mind.
Why run a tenant check?
Tenant checks are a great way to ensure that your applicants are who they say they are. With a more complete picture of the applicants and their past you can make smarter decisions. Additionally, tenant checks are required by some insurance policies.
How long does it usually take?
Most checks are data-driven and will be performed instantly. Employment, previous landlord, and personal checks require a human response which is often within an hour but can take a day or two.
NZ's most thorough checks
Key information from the sources that matter. Our comprehensive checks bring together data from a wide range of the most trusted sources. Paint a more complete picture of your future tenants. No guessing games.
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How it works
It’s simple and easy to order checks online. Provide us with the name and contact details of the tenant and we will contact them to obtain the detailed information and legal permission to run the checks.
Once we have all the info from the tenant we let you know so you can review it. You’ll then finalise payment to proceed with the check.
You make the decisions
We don’t say yes or no to a tenant. We collect thorough background information and present it for you to make the decision.
Want more information?
If you want to follow up with more checks of your own or contact the references with some specific questions, you are given all the appropriate details to do so.
NZ's best value tenant checks
Trusted by thousands of NZ landlords and tenants
"I would not be managing my own tenancies if I did not have myRent. Simple as that. My experience of myRent is that it bridges the complexity gap, allowing a private landlord the ability to operate in a more professional way. It reduces the likelihood of me making costly mistakes (like overlooking unpaid rent, forgetting to lodge a bond, or creating a non-compliant tenancy agreement). And, it streamlines the entire process from advertising right through to ending a tenancy. I use every feature I can, wherever possible."
"myRent has been a huge help, and has helped to keep up with changes to the Residential Tenancies Act."
"In my 24 years of renting, this has by far been the best way to found a home, make all necessary payments, keep a record of all rent payments and water rates, everything all in one place. I would and have recommended to many people to try myRent for their new rental home as it has been absolutely seamless in getting everything done."
"myRent consolidate all aspects of tenant management in a single app. My tenants love the simplicity of the platform and having a record of their correspondence. I would recommend myRent to any Landlord who wants to spend less time managing property."
"myRent is an excellent platform to communicate with the landlord when necessary and report maintenance issues. The platform reminds us of rental payment due dates, that the rent has been received, planned inspections etc. The app is very intuitive and easy to use."
"Our experience using myRent is fantastic. It really makes being a private landlord super easy. Everything related to the tenancy in one simple to use system. We love the very responsive online support, the fact that it steers you to comply with the latest regulations without having to keep track of all the changes."
"We love that we don’t need to mess around with creating and printing documents with myRent - the app is able to produce tenancy applications and agreements, bond lodgement and refund forms, and inspection reports. We have only had compliments from our tenants about myRent. It is great that everything regarding the tenancy is available in one place online, at any time."
"Using myRent has been so seamless and it has really given us piece of mind for our property. Always excellent customer support (if needed) and the platform allows us to stay on top of compliance. Highly recommend!"
"At first I was sceptical, but I found it incredibly useful to have everything in one place! Browsing to applying online, signing documents, receiving bond information, making rent payments, and chatting with the landlord - all from the same page. They'll also send notifications on receipt of payments, which is nice. myRent definitely changes the game for renters and landlords; I haven't come across anything like it!"
"I would absolutely recommend myRent to other tenants and even landlords because it just makes everything easier for everyone. myRent FAQs and support services are also very good - I especially commend the advisors who clarified how the processing of my scheduled rent payments may be affected by public holidays and weekends."
FAQs
Can I perform tenant checks for properties which are not managed or advertised through myRent?
Yes, myRent tenant checks are available to all landlords regardless of if they advertised or use our self-management software.
If you advertised your property with us and your tenant completed an online application, then the easiest way to complete a tenant background check is to start the check from their application on your dashboard as they have already provided us with the relevant legal permissions. If they have not competed an application with us just start the process here.
Does my insurance company require tenant checks?
Some NZ insurance companies need you to present a proof of vetting all adults in the property when submitting damage claims with them. We would recommend checking if this is part of your obligation as part of your policy.
Do I need to run checks with all 3 major credit check agencies?
No, credit check agencies largely hold the same or similar data on each individual. It is not usual practice to run checks with all 3 as it increases costs without revealing additional information.
Should I check a tenant's ID?
Yes, we always advise checking a tenant's ID at the viewing or before you hand over the keys. Tenant checks will verify the details provided, but we are not able to check if tenant you interviewed matches the ID.