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Cozy credit check fee.
By requesting or viewing applicant credit reports or background check reports you agree to comply with the fair credit reporting act and any applicable state laws governing the use of consumer reports.
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I don t know how common it is to have your tenants pay to have these checks done.
What i don t like is that cozy kind of markets their credit and background check as free.
When tenants choose to use a credit or debit card there s a 2 75 service fee.
Landlords can require renters insurance and renters have the option to purchase insurance through cozy.
It s 34 95 to complete both.
There s nothing for you to do right now but we ll let you know before your account moves.
So i tell my applicants up front if i accept you i will refund you the.
The average policy costs about 20 month.
Cozy helps landlords and tenants with fast credit checks background and eviction checks free online rent collection and easy tenant screening.
Applicants verify their identities and pay for their own reports so you don t have to collect application fees.
Well it s free to you because the tenant has to pay for it.
Pay for free with their checking accounts or for a 2 75 fee with their cards.
The price varies based on location and property.
You further agree that you are requesting or viewing such reports solely for the purpose of prospective tenant screening and for no other purpose.
We ll keep you in the loop every step of the way.