The cheaper the report, the cheaper the results — and one missed eviction or false criminal record can cost thousands later.For best results, use a screening company that includes nationwide criminal and eviction data, credit reporting (with FICO scoring), and civil court records like Judgments and Liens.

I had to hire a lawyer and take them to court to get them evicted.

Not needed to file court cases.

.- If you don't "start the clock" on the eviction process, YOU potentially increase your loses2) Do a polite, but firm call the day before you send the notice to your attorney to file court case.- Only allow MAX 3 days for them to make payment or you send to attorney3) Do a polite, but firm call the day before court to see if they plan to pay to stay.4) Once you receive eviction judgment, do another polite, but firm call to see if they plan to pay to stay or are moving.5) Payment Plans: desperate people do desperate things - require the TENANT to put in writing specific days & amounts.

It took 7 years, $250K in legal fees, two state superior court lawsuits, one federal court lawsuit, one appeal, one attempted appeal to federal court, and three bankruptcies that I had to petition the BK court for relief.  

Providers that combine data automation and human verification tend to deliver far more accurate, court-verified results than fully automated systems.In short — look for a screening solution that values accuracy over speed and uses multiple data sources reviewed by trained screeners rather than just instant database pulls.

I'd second @Jared Hottle's comment on Iowa Courts Online. 

All information including court documents, images, textmessages, emails are either public information, was in the public domain, I hador have authority over, or personally belongs to me.You can view the fraudulent complaint he filed to try having the site takendown.

Courts get that one all the time. 

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