do potential landlords have to get my permission for a rental history report?

Question

Because it's that way for background and credit checks, i was wondering.

Answer 1

No. They can easily access that online now.

Answer 2

As a landlord, I have an application process that includes a form and authorization to check previous rental history, credit, employment, background,etc. If a potential tenant does not want to disclose this information, I personally wouldn't consider putting them in a unit on my property at all. I don't want a potential loss.
That is my choice. It's my property.
As a landlord, I have a lot of my money invested in my property, if someone has a rental history that is poor(non-payment of rent, property destruction) it is not in my best interest to rent to them. If someone has an eviction, because they acquired a cat and their previous landlord evicted them for it, I might consider renting to them, but if their eviction was because on non-payment of rent, why would would I rent to them? I have bills, such as insurance, property taxes, maintenance, water, garbage,electric, sewer, mortgage. I couldn't afford to rent to someone with a history of non-payament evictions. Also, if you lie or choose not to mention it, and they do a background check, as I do, they will most likely find out anyway. It might be best to disclose problems to the landlord when you intially speak with them. Some will work with you, depending on the nature of the problem.

Answer 3

when you sign the application, you likely signed that you were giving them permission to check your rental history, employment history, credit, criminal background for the purposes of deciding your rental eligibilty. that it means is that they actually have permission to contact each and every landlord you have ever had to see if there were any issues. public records are available if there was ever an eviction or lien. these negative things also show up on your credit. its not a big deal if you dont have anything to hide is it?

Answer 4

They have to get you permission for a credit report, but if your city has a record system that reports rental history, and your landlord belongs to that system, then no.

Answer 5

It's part of the permission you give them to check for background and credit checks.

They really are only looking for a eviction against you.

Answer 6

Its weird and wonderful i got here upon this question, via fact I dealt with this appropriate element as we communicate! i'm seeking to lease yet another living house. the corporation i latterly utilized to observed as me as we communicate to question me some judgement I had on the subject of owing money to a prior landlord. I informed the corporation it grew to become into paid off, yet he asked for evidence. He stated that he'd gotten the information from a internet site for our county courthouse. So, i'm not sure in the experience that your community courthouse has a internet site the place this information is obtainable, yet it somewhat is what i grew to become into informed as we communicate approximately my condo history.

Answer 7

there's no secret about your history, so whats the big deal. you signed it away when you rented from the present LL, and now you're going to question the new owner to see if its OK if you stay....why block his way to let you stay.If you put up a fuss and you on a MTM, you'll be the 1st to go 30 days from now...right after COE.
So just be nice, they are investors, they just want your money each month and if you don't squeak like a wheel needing grease, you won't be noticed and life will go on without chaos and who knows, you might even like the new owner better.

Answer 8

I wouldn't think so. If you don't let them check you may not be chosen as a renter. Why not let them unless you have something to hide.

Answer 9

Only if you want to rent from them.