Yes, every roommate is thoroughly screened before they can be approved for a lease. Alcove is integrated with trusted providers, such as Asurint and TransUnion, to verify identity and conduct comprehensive background checks.
Our process automatically applies federal, state, and local filters on all applicants within the constraints of consumer protection and housing regulations. This includes checks for aliases, sanctions, and abuse registries. While minor incidents (such as small traffic violations) may be acceptable, most criminal findings will lead to disqualifications.
Please note that, in compliance with data and housing rules, both Alcove and our landlords rely solely on official credit bureau and verified rental screening solutions, rather than unverified online searches. This means that some records may not appear if, for example, a tenant was not found guilty or if other specific conditions are met.