NEGLIGENT HIRING LIABILITY IS NOT THEORETICAL. IT IS A REAL, COSTLY, AND POTENTIALLY TRAGIC OUTCOME.
For landlords, these stories highlight a stark reality. Screening tenants is standard practice, but screening employees, contractors, and maintenance staff is equally critical. Property owners have a duty to protect residents by ensuring that anyone who has access to units, keys, or tenant information can be trusted. Failing to verify identities, check criminal records, or confirm employment history can lead to lawsuits, damage to reputations, and worst of all, preventable harm to the people who depend on
you for a safe home. Negligent hiring liability is not theoretical. It is a real, costly, and potentially tragic outcome. Thankfully, A Good Employee (AGE) provides landlords with a clear and reliable solution. AGE offers comprehensive background checks designed specifically for property managers, contractors, and staff. Their screening tools help reduce liability by revealing potential red flags before a bad hire is made.
HOW A GOOD EMPLOYEE HELPS LANDLORDS PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR TENANTS:
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
One of the most important steps in screening is the review of an applicant’s criminal history. A Good Employee searches millions of federal, state, and local records to identify convictions that could pose a risk to tenants or your property. Without this step, you may unknowingly hand keys to someone with a violent past. As the Marcano and Billingsley cases show, overlooking this type of check can end in disaster and costly lawsuits.
IDENTITY AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER VERIFICATION
Fraudulent identities are more common than many landlords realize. A falsified Social Security number can hide past evictions, bankruptcies, or even criminal convictions. AGE verifies identity information to confirm that the person applying for work is who they say they are. This step not only helps prevent fraud but also ensures that other parts of the screening process are accurate.
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