US Tenant Verification That's Actually Compliant

FCRA, Fair Housing Act, and state-specific screening for landlords in all 50 states. Stop guessing about application fees, criminal history checks, and adverse action notices.

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Why US Landlords Choose TennantChecks

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FCRA Compliant Screening

Automatic adverse action notices, written consent collection, and proper disclosure handling as required by federal law.

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State-Specific Rules

California's individualized assessment, New York's $20 fee cap, Virginia's new sealing laws - we handle state variations automatically.

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Fair Housing Protected

Consistent criteria application and documentation to prevent discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act.

2026 Compliance Updates You Need to Know

New Jersey: $50 application fee cap effective May 2026 with inflation adjustments.

Virginia: New criminal record sealing laws take effect July 2026 - certain convictions won't appear on background checks.

Illinois: "Summary of Rights for Safer Homes Act" required as first page of all leases starting January 2026.

California: Continued emphasis on individualized assessment for criminal history, no blanket bans allowed.

State-Specific Screening Regulations

California

No blanket criminal bans, individualized assessment required, application fees limited to actual screening costs.

New York

$20 application fee cap, must waive if applicant provides recent background check (within 30 days).

Colorado

Must accept Portable Tenant Screening Reports (PTSRs) without additional fees.

Washington

Written notification required about screening criteria and consumer reporting agencies used.

Florida

State law preempts local ordinances, security deposit alternatives permitted.

Texas

Standard FCRA compliance required, no specific state caps on application fees.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

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$49/month

Unlimited screenings, all 50 states compliance, automatic updates for 2026 law changes.

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