Every landlord should run a background check on an applicant, but there's one important thing you needa signed consent form. North Carolina law requires landlords to have a signed consent form before running a background check on potential renters.Even so, housing providers are permitted to require individuals to undergo a criminal background check as part of the housing application process. Each RentSpree application package you receive will include: Rental Application; Criminal Background Check; National Eviction Report; Credit Report. With your choice of North Carolina Tenant Screening packages, you can learn if your applicant has a local, state-specified or federal criminal history. Landlords should include employment verification as a part of their tenant background check in North Carolina. Anyone can write anything on their application. Our Tenant Screening Service gives Landlords a comprehensive Tenant background check, including a financial, criminal, and rental history check. Request a Rental Application and Screening Reports. To start the screening process, send a rental application request to all interested renters.