Tenant Screening
Procedural rules for evaluating applicants. (Application-fee caps live in fees-and-charges.)
Sub-categories
Fair Credit Reporting Act (46 rules)
15 USC §§1681 et seq.; 12 CFR Part 1022 (Reg V)
Equal Credit Opportunity Act (35 rules)
15 USC §1691; 12 CFR Part 1002 (Reg B)
Permitted Screening Criteria (5 rules)
state-specific screening criteria laws
Adverse Action Notices (3 rules)
required adverse-action notices (FCRA + state)
Portable Screening Reports (4 rules)
state laws requiring acceptance of portable reports (e.g., CA AB 2785)
Rules in this category (188)
Ala. Code § 31-13-33
Rental Agreements with Unauthorized Aliens Prohibited. • Alabama
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 6-10
Credit history • Chicago
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 6-10
Criminal history • Chicago
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 6-10
Alternative identification cards • Chicago
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Authorized conduct. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Short title. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Definitions. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Consideration of rental applications - limitations - portable tenant screening report - notice to prospective tenants - denial notice. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Violations - liability - notice required - exceptions - no exhaustion of remedies required. • Colorado
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42
Prerequisites to issuance of listing. • Connecticut
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42
Violation of chapter deemed unfair or deceptive trade practice. • Connecticut
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42
Powers of commissioner. • Connecticut
Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. V Rental Agencies
Definitions • Detroit
Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. V Rental Agencies
Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof • Detroit
Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. VIII Fair Chance Access to Rental Housing
Housing provider records • Detroit
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq.
DEFINITIONS • District of Columbia
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq.
Applicability of Rental Housing Act of 1985. • District of Columbia
D.C. Code § 42-3401.01 et seq.
Notice of rejection. • District of Columbia
Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq.
Rental application by a servicemember. • Florida
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 186-1
Records, Reports • Georgia
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742
Jurisdiction. Any person whether or not a citizen or resident of this State, who owns, holds an ownership or beneficial interest in, uses, manages or possesses real estate situated in this State, submits himself or his personal representative to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State as to any action proceeding for the enforcement of an obligation arising under this Act • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742
Meetings of Tenants. Meetings by tenants relating to mobile home living shall not be subject to prohibition by the park owner if such meetings are held at reasonable hours and when facilities are available and not otherwise in use • Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 705
Reusable tenant screening report • Illinois
47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380
Income Certifications • Illinois
47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380
Income Eligibility and Verification • Illinois
Ind. Code § 22-9.5 et seq.
Application of chapter • Indiana
Ind. Code § 22-9.5 et seq.
Records for appeals • Indiana
Ind. Code § 22-9.5 et seq.
Rules • Indiana
Ind. Code § 22-9.5 et seq.
Gifts and grants • Indiana
Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5 et seq.
Incurable deceptive act; civil penalty • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
"Applicant" • Indiana
Iowa Admin. Code r. 481—69
Criteria for admission and retention of tenants. • Iowa
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 50-623 et seq.
Definitions. • Kansas
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 50-623 et seq.
General powers of the attorney general. • Kansas
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 50-623 et seq.
Individuals prohibited from engaging in door-to-door sales. • Kansas
King County, Wash., Code § 12.25 et seq.
Requirement of social security number by landlord not required but may be requested - tenant not agreeing to provide social security number not allowed for landlord's refusal - allowed information for screening - allowed landlord actions - liability of landlord for violation • King County
La. R.S.
Application of policies • Louisiana
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants)
Housing rentals and tenant admissions; veteran preference • Maine
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903
Maryland
MCL § 37.1101 et seq.
Information as to applicant's credit worthiness. • Michigan
Minn. Stat. § 327C
IN PARK SALES. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
DEFINITIONS. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
RESIDENTIAL TENANT REPORTS; DISCLOSURE AND CORRECTIONS. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
TENANT REPORT; REMEDIES. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
MS 2022 [Repealed, 2023 c 52 art 19 s 42] • Minnesota
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441 et seq.
Prohibited ordinances and resolutions, exceptions • Missouri
Nev. Admin. Code ch. 118B
“Income” defined. • Nevada
Nev. Admin. Code ch. 118B
Application for assistance; approval or denial of application. • Nevada
Nev. Admin. Code ch. 118B
Acceptance of applicant or approval of prospective tenant. (NRS 118B.024) • Nevada
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H
Representations of Availability and Consent of Lessor. • New Hampshire
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H
Applicability. • New Hampshire
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Drug, alcohol test, drug abuse treatment information; requirement by housing provider, prohibited • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Complaints, actions sought against housing provider • New Jersey
NMSA 11-3A — Regional Housing Law
Sales, rentals and tenant selection. • New Mexico
NMSA 47-8 — Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act
Background checks. • New Mexico
NMSA 47-8 — Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act
Prevailing party rights in lawsuit; private enforcement. • New Mexico
Okla. Admin. Code § 330
Request for criminal background search • Oklahoma
Okla. Admin. Code § 330
Consent and fee • Oklahoma
ORS § 90
Statement of reasons for denial; remedy. • Oregon
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 45-25
Housing for people who are elderly — Criminal records check • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1
Credit reports — Definitions • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1
Credit reports — Notice to individual — Requirements of users of credit reports • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1
Access to credit reports • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1
Disputed credit report • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1
Registration with secretary of state • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1
Penalties • Rhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-13.1
Employment status information • Rhode Island
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47
Approval or disapproval of manufactured home purchaser to become resident of park • South Carolina
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
REJECTION OF APPLICANT. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
PROCEDURES FOR NOTICE OR REFUND. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
WAIVER. • Texas
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Background Screening • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.1 Authority, scope and purpose. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.10 Furnishing of credit information. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.101 Authority, purpose, and scope. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.102 Definitions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.103 Covered applications. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.104 Covered credit transactions and excluded transactions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.105 Covered financial institutions and exempt institutions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.106 Business and small business. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.107 Compilation of reportable data. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.108 Firewall. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.109 Reporting of data to the Bureau. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.11 Relation to state law. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.112 Enforcement. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.113 Severability. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.114 Effective date, compliance date, and special transitional rules. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.12 Record retention. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.13 Information for monitoring purposes. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.14 Rules on providing appraisals and other valuations. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.15 Incentives for self-testing and self-correction. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.16 Enforcement, penalties and liabilities. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.2 Definitions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.3 Limited exceptions for certain classes of transactions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.4 General rules. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.5 Rules concerning requests for information. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.6 Rules concerning evaluation of applications. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.7 Rules concerning extensions of credit. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.8 Special purpose credit programs. • United States
12 CFR Part 1002
§ 1002.9 Notifications. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.1 Purpose, scope, and model forms and disclosures. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.121 Active duty alerts. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.123 Appropriate proof of identity. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.130 Definitions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.136 Centralized source for requesting annual file disclosures from nationwide consumer reporting agencies. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.137 Streamlined process for requesting annual file disclosures from nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.138 Prevention of deceptive marketing of free credit reports. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.140 Prohibition against circumventing or evading treatment as a consumer reporting agency. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.141 Reasonable charges for certain disclosures. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.142 Prohibition on inclusion of adverse information in consumer reporting in cases of human trafficking. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.2 Examples. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.20 Coverage and definitions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.3 Definitions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.30 Obtaining or using medical information in connection with a determination of eligibility for credit. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.38 Duty of consumer reporting agencies regarding medical debt information. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.40 Scope. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.41 Definitions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.42 Reasonable policies and procedures concerning the accuracy and integrity of furnished information. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.43 Direct disputes. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.54 Duties of users making written firm offers of credit or insurance based on information contained in consumer files. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.70 Scope. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.71 Definitions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.72 General requirements for risk-based pricing notices. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.73 Content, form, and timing of risk-based pricing notices. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.74 Exceptions. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.75 Rules of construction. • United States
12 CFR Part 1022
§ 1022.82 Duties of users regarding address discrepancies. • United States
24 CFR Part 14
§ 14.200 Contents of application. • United States
15 U.S.C.
Congressional findings and statement of purpose • United States
15 U.S.C.
Definitions; rules of construction • United States
15 U.S.C.
Permissible purposes of consumer reports • United States
15 U.S.C.
Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports • United States
15 U.S.C.
Disclosure of investigative consumer reports • United States
15 U.S.C.
Compliance procedures • United States
15 U.S.C.
Disclosures to governmental agencies • United States
15 U.S.C.
Disclosures to consumers • United States
15 U.S.C.
Conditions and form of disclosure to consumers • United States
15 U.S.C.
Procedure in case of disputed accuracy • United States
15 U.S.C.
Charges for certain disclosures • United States
15 U.S.C.
Public record information for employment purposes • United States
15 U.S.C.
Restrictions on investigative consumer reports • United States
15 U.S.C.
Requirements on users of consumer reports • United States
15 U.S.C.
Civil liability for willful noncompliance • United States
15 U.S.C.
Civil liability for negligent noncompliance • United States
15 U.S.C.
Jurisdiction of courts; limitation of actions • United States
15 U.S.C.
Obtaining information under false pretenses • United States
15 U.S.C.
Administrative enforcement • United States
15 U.S.C.
Information on overdue child support obligations • United States
15 U.S.C.
Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies • United States
15 U.S.C.
Relation to State laws • United States
15 U.S.C.
Corporate and technological circumvention prohibited • United States
15 U.S.C.
Scope of prohibition • United States
15 U.S.C.
Definitions; rules of construction • United States
15 U.S.C.
Promulgation of regulations by the Bureau • United States
15 U.S.C.
Administrative enforcement • United States
15 U.S.C.
Incentives for self-testing and self-correction • United States
15 U.S.C.
Small business loan data collection • United States
15 U.S.C.
Applicability of other laws • United States
15 U.S.C.
Civil liability • United States
15 U.S.C.
Annual reports to Congress; contents • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Introduction • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Taking Applications for Occupancy • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Reinstating Applicants to the Waiting List • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Implementing Screening Reviews • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Ensuring That Screening Is Performed Consistently • United States
HUD Handbook 7465.1 REV-2 CHG-2
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Tenant Selection Plan • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Screening for Suitability • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Affirmative Marketing and Applicant and Participant • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Clear Policies and Reliable Records • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.905 What special authority is there to obtain access to sex offender registration information? • United States
12 U.S.C.
Administration • United States
12 U.S.C.
Supervision of nondepository covered persons • United States
12 U.S.C.
Limitations on authorities of the Bureau; preservation of authorities • United States
12 U.S.C.
Senior investor protections • United States
12 U.S.C.
Litigation authority • United States
12 U.S.C.
Relief available • United States
24 V.S.A. ch. 113
Duties • Vermont
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
(Effective until July 1, 2027) Application; deposit, fee, and additional information. • Virginia
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Definitions. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Screening of prospective tenants -- Notice to prospective tenant -- Costs -- Adverse action notice -- Violation. • Washington
Wis. Stat.
Prohibiting ordinances that place certain limits or requirements on a landlord. • Wisconsin
Wis. Stat.
Civil liability exemption; tenancy references. • Wisconsin