You need to show what you pay for a background check. Charging $50 is outrageous when the cost is normally much lower. More people would use your services if your application fee was reasonable.

Hello Carol, Thank you for your input. The screening fee covers the cost of the background check- which we order through the vendor we use. The fee also somewhat covers the absorption of company time in checking references. Looking at the local competition, screening fees run $45-$70. Our company seems to be well within the reasonable range. It should be noted that QPM does not accept screening fees from multiple parties for a single rental. We only screen one family at a time, on a first come-first serve basis. To date, we do not have any issues placing tenants due to a $50 screening fee. However, some tenants do have issues coming up with deposits and the first months rent. Thank you for your time in providing feedback. QPM

50$ is fairly reasonable considering you're paying that after you've found a place. Most places charge you 40 to even apply and get on the list

Thank you for your comment - it will be referred to the QPM General Manager. QPM's screening fee to process free submitted applications is posted throughout the QPM office, on page one of the hard-copy Application and on the QPM website when a potential Applicant hits "Apply Now" from any advertised property.