Tenant Screening in Alabama and Alabama Tenant Law
Tenant Screening in Alabama
Tenant Screening in Alabama is permissible with the applicant’s permission, typically provided when they sign off on the rental application. You are required to file the application or record of signature release for 5 years. You can then run an online tenant credit, criminal background check and an eviction report to determine if the meet your ideal requirements for a tenant. Detailed tenant credit reports require an onsite inspection of the screener's office location to comply with the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, however tenant credit report information including the renter's credit score can be obtained utilizing the Plus Level Service from US Real Estate.
Criminal data on Alabama residents must be performed at the county level.
Alabama Tenant Law
Below is a link to reference for Alabama Tenant /Landlord Law. This link is for general information only. It is recommended that you contact an attorney to learn what specific rights and laws are applicable in your state or circumstance.
National Tenant Laws
· Fair Housing Accessibility First
