Tenant Screening in Connecticut
Tenant Screening in Connecticut 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 check and criminal background check 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.
Eviction data is not available for release in Conneticut.
Connecticut Tenant Law
Below is a link to reference for Connecticut 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.
