Tenant Screening in Maryland
Tenant Screening in Maryland 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 checks and eviction reports 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 background checks in Maryland must be performed at the county level.
Maryland Tenant Law
Below is a link to reference for Maryland 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
- Fair Housing Laws
- Americans with Disability Act
- National Consumer Law Center
