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State & Local Action Related to Screening:
- Depending on the ordinance, we may implement updates to ResidentScreening to ensure compliance.
- When updates could potentially impact your screening process, we will send a notice to inform and educate you regarding changes you might want to make in your ResidentScreening settings or screening processes.
State Filters Related to Background Screening:
- Several states have statutory requirements that limit how criminal and sex offender records are returned for the purpose of tenant screening.
- Records will be filtered out if the applicant’s current address and/or the property’s address is located in one of the states listed below.
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- Several states have statutory requirements that limit how criminal and sex offender records are returned for the purpose of tenant screening.
- Records will be filtered out if the applicant’s current address and/or the property’s address is located in one of the states listed below.
States Regular KY, NY No reporting of non-convictions NV, NJ No reporting of sex offender records KS, MA, MD, MT, NH, NM, NY, WA 7 year limit on convictions and sex offender records CA 7 year limit on convictions and no reporting of sex offender records
State Filters Related to Background Screening:
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State-Specific Action related to Credit and Background Screening
Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all ordinances impacting screening. This is intended to provide you information that can help guide you in your screening policies. It is not legal advice. Please always consult with your own legal counsel for direction.
State Primary Consideration Links Colorado Colorado Rental Application Fairness Act, House Bill 19-1106
- Limits and defines requirements around what a landlord may/may not charge a prospective renter regarding application fees
- Defines what a landlord may/or may not consider regarding rental or credit history
- Defines requirements on what can/cannot be considered regarding criminal, arrest and conviction records
Ordinance New York NY Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
- Limitation on Screening fees to $20 or actual cost, whichever is less
Summary Ordinance Oregon Senate Bill 484; Section 90.295
- Limitation on Screening Fees
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County-Specific Action related to Credit and Background Screening
Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all ordinances impacting screening. This is intended to provide you information that can help guide you in your screening policies. It is not legal advice. Please always consult with your own legal counsel for direction.
County Primary Consideration Links Cook County, IL Just Housing Ordinance
- Two Phased Screening Process (Credit then Criminal) option available
JUST HOUSING AMENDMENT INTERPRETIVE RULES Just Housing Amendment #19-2394 Just Housing Enforcement Grace Period #19-6895 Frequently Asked Questions for Housing Providers* Just Housing Amendment: Definitions -
City-Specific Action related to Credit and Background Screening
Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all ordinances impacting screening. This is intended to provide you information that can help guide you in your screening policies. It is not legal advice. Please always consult with your own legal counsel for direction.
City Primary Consideration Links Detroit, MI Fair Chance Housing Ordinance
- Two Phased Screening Process (Credit then Criminal) option available
- Specifies specific criminal background criteria that can/cannot be considered. Criminal Background checks could require an individualized assessment.
Summary Ordinance District of Columbia Fair Criminal Screening for Housing Act of 2016
- Two Phased Screening Process (Credit then Criminal) option available
- Defines requirements for when certain types of criminal records can/cannot be used
Summary Ordinance Minneapolis, MN Ordinance 2019-038
- Must use defined inclusive screening criteria or individualized assessment may apply
Ordinance Oakland, CA Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
- Limitations on what Criminal Data can be used for Adverse Action
Ordinance Portland, OR Fair Access in Renting Ordinance
- Defines maximum income to rent ratios
- Defines recommended screening criteria. If not used an individualized assessment may apply
- Limits screening fees.
Ordinance Seattle, WA Fair Chance Housing
- Criminal screening can include sex offender search only
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