Yes, as part of the application process, applicants who provide references will be asked to sign an authorization form to contact each reference. Each reference check email sent to a reference will contain a link granting access to the signed authorization form:
References will receive the following message, notifying them that they have been listed as a reference. The "View Authorization Form" link will take them to the image shown above.
In addition, by clicking once the applicant clicks the Submit button when completing a screening request, the applicant authorizes that the information provided is true and correct and authorizes verification of the information provided. A full text of the agreement is as follows:
"By clicking submit, applicant understands and agrees that (i) this is an application to rent only and does not guarantee that applicant will be offered the Premises; (ii) Landlord or Manager or Agent may receive more than one application for the Premises and, will select the best qualified applicant; (iii) Applicant will provide a copy of applicant’s driver’s license or other acceptable identification upon request.
Applicant represents the above information to be true and complete, and hereby authorizes Landlord or Manager or Agent to: (i) verify the information provided; (ii) obtain a credit report on applicant and (iii) obtain an “investigative Consumer Report” (“ICR”) on and about applicant. An ICR may include, but not be limited to, criminal background checks, reports on unlawful detainers, bad checks, fraud warnings, and employment and tenant history.
Applicant further authorizes Landlord or Manager or Agent to disclose information to prior or subsequent owners and/or agents with whom applicant has had, or intends to have, a rental relationship."
"Sample image of the Terms & Conditions"