Tenant screening and rental management tools for landlords - leaserunner.com
· 1 month ago
Buy if you're an independent landlord who screens applicants occasionally and wants pay-per-use instead of a monthly subscription. Skip it if you run a large portfolio or need a full property-management accounting suite.
Confidence
Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; independent review volume is thin and much praise is vendor-published.
Ratings
Value for money
Ease of useNo independent usability evidence found.
Feature depth
Support qualityNo substantive support reviews in sources.
Security posture
Pricing
Free account; pay per use
Pay-as-you-go
ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Portable Tenant Screening Report$20 per report
Best for
→Independent landlords
→Occasional screening, pay-per-use
→Rent collection for a few units
→PTSR-compliant states like CO, WA, MD
Not for
×Large portfolios needing full PM and accounting suites
×Buyers wanting unlimited screening for one flat fee
×Anyone shopping lease accounting (ASC 842) software — wrong product despite the name
×Teams needing proven API and integration depth
Gotchas - check before you buy
medium
Per-report fees can beat flat-fee competitors' costs only at low screening volume.
$20 PTSR price is state-specific; verify your state's rate before committing.
low
Application and screening fees are often tenant-paid; may deter some applicants.
Pros and cons
Pros
+Pay-per-use model; no monthly subscription required
+Flat $20 portable tenant screening reports in states like CO, WA, MD
+All-in-one: screening, applications, listings, and rent collection
+RS3 scoring model evaluates tenants via bank income and cash-flow data
+FCRA-compliant instant screening with advertised encryption safeguards
Cons
−Screening reports draw FCRA disputes; a consumer law firm documents complaints
−Independent review volume is thin; strongest praise is vendor-published
−$20 PTSR pricing confirmed only in select states; other states unclear
−Company's own research says application fees burden low-income renters
Sources & method
- 8 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
official x2review x4security x1news x1
Key stats
Value for money: 4/5
Rating
Free account; pay per use
Starting price
8
Sources
Analyzed
Value for money: 4/5. Pay-per-use, $20 flat reports, no monthly fees.
Ease of use. No independent usability evidence found.
Feature depth: 4/5. Screening, applications, listings, rent collection, income verification.
Support quality. No substantive support reviews in sources.
Security posture: 3/5. Encryption and FCRA claims; tenant disputes documented; no audits.
4/5 RentalRealEstate rating 2026 overview
$20 Screening report price Flat-fee PTSR in CO, WA, MD
Yes Pay-as-you-go No monthly fees advertised
500K+ Users served Vendor claim, landlords + tenants
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go
Free account; pay per use
Screening, applications, rent collection priced a la carte
No monthly commitment advertised
Portable Tenant Screening Report
$20 per report
Flat-fee PTSR
Confirmed in CO, WA, MD
Security
No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
What users say
Independent reviews are sparse — RentalRealEstate scores 4/5 and Trustpilot carries positive landlord feedback — while loudest praise comes from the vendor's own pages.
Alternatives
Compare LeaseRunner with each alternative.
TransUnion SmartMove
Pay-per-screening from a major credit bureau; frequent comparison.
$20 PTSR price is state-specific; verify your state's rate before committing.
Application and screening fees are often tenant-paid; may deter some applicants.5
Pricing notes
Pay-as-you-go: Free account; pay per use: Screening, applications, rent collection priced a la carte; No monthly commitment advertised
Portable Tenant Screening Report: $20 per report: Flat-fee PTSR; Confirmed in CO, WA, MD
Key capabilities
4/5: RentalRealEstate rating (2026 overview)
$20: Screening report price (Flat-fee PTSR in CO, WA, MD)
Yes: Pay-as-you-go (No monthly fees advertised)
500K+: Users served (Vendor claim, landlords + tenants)
Value for money: 4/5. Pay-per-use, $20 flat reports, no monthly fees.
Feature depth: 4/5. Screening, applications, listings, rent collection, income verification.
Security posture: 3/5. Encryption and FCRA claims; tenant disputes documented; no audits.
What to use instead
TransUnion SmartMove: Pay-per-screening from a major credit bureau; frequent comparison. https://sourceforge.net/software/compare/LeaseRunner-vs-MyRental-vs-TransUnion-SmartMove/
MyRental: Budget per-report screening alternative for occasional landlords. https://sourceforge.net/software/compare/LeaseRunner-vs-MyRental-vs-TransUnion-SmartMove/
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