Overview
The United States has over 1 million residents in rental housing, which is 35% of the total US population. In Georgia, over 11% of the state’s population is in apartment housing. TenantReports.com can help Georgia landlords with tenant screening to make the application and rental process faster and easier than ever.
Georgia tenant screening can be done with records dating back to as early as 1975. Information obtained must not be used to alter a current rental agreement, unless the tenant has been shown to have breached said agreement.
Important Tenant Screening Regulation In Georgia
Court Records
Court records are logged from as early as 1982 in Cobb County. Reports include felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Evictions
Eviction information can be searched up to seven years prior to the request.
Arrest Logs
Ranging from 2004 in Gwinnett County, to 2006 in Fulton County, Georgia arrest logs provide detailed reports with information such as date of birth, height, race, other general physical features, and the results of the individuals trial or conviction.
Credit History
Barring third party vendors, credit information is not revealed to the public at the state level. National searches should be performed.
