Resident Qualifications:
Clear Expectations. Fair Process. A Place You’ll Be Proud to Call Home.
If you're searching for a rental property in Akron, Canton, Massillon, Wooster, or nearby areas, welcome—we're glad you're here. At Stewardship Property Management, we don’t just manage properties—we create homes that you can enjoy and take pride in for many years to come.
From the moment you apply, we’re committed to transparency, fairness, and treating you with the kindness & respect you deserve… Our tenant screening process is designed to match responsible residents with quality homes while following all local and federal housing laws.
We want you to feel confident in what to expect and what we’re looking for in an applicant.
What We Look For in Our Resident Screening
Our process is thorough, but fair. Every rental application is reviewed with care. Here's what we evaluate:
Our process is thorough, but fair. Every rental application is reviewed with care. Here's what we evaluate:
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Resident background checkList Item 1
A full review of rental history, including previous landlord references
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Resident credit checkList Item 2
We consider credit scores from Equifax and TransUnion to assess financial responsibility
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Employment verificationList Item 3
We verify your current employment and income stability
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Income verification
To ensure rent affordability
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Criminal background check
We check public records both in and out of Ohio, following all legal guidelines
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Eviction history check
Past eviction filings, if any, are reviewed for context
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Sex offender registry check
Safety for our communities is always a top priority
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Personal references
When applicable, we gather a broader perspective
A Thoughtful, Legal, and Professional Screening Process
We work with trusted tenant screening companies and use online tenant screening services for accuracy and efficiency. Our system helps us place residents who are a good fit—for both the property and the neighborhood.
Our team is well-versed in resident screening best practices and legal considerations for Ohio landlords. We also make the application process as convenient as possible, with everything handled securely online.
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