Tenant Screening in Pennsylvania
Tenant Screening in Pennsylvania 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 report, criminal record and eviction history search to determine if the meet your ideal requirements for a tenant.
Detailed credit reports require an onsite inspection of the landlord's or property manager'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 Standard Service Application for tenant screening from US Real Estate (TenantReports.com).
Pennsylvania Tenant Landlord Law
Below is a link to reference for Pennsylvania 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.
