Screening Disclaimer and Limitations
Rev. Date 7/17/25
TransUnion Criminal Report
Criminal records coverage may vary due to (1) jurisdictions limiting what records are eligible to return and (2) TransUnion limiting records that do not meet its data quality standards. As of the Rev. Date, criminal records are available to return in:
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
RentSpree also offers Extended Background Checks where TransUnion will search for criminal records in additional jurisdictions across the U.S. where the applicant has lived, based on their residential history.
Click here to find a list of frequently asked questions about how TransUnion generates its Criminal Background Check
TransUnion National Eviction Related Proceedings Report
Eviction records coverage may vary due to (1) jurisdictions limiting what records are eligible to return and (2) TransUnion limiting records that do not meet its data quality standards. As of the Rev. Date:
The reports provide coverage for eviction filings and judgments except in Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Eviction records are not available to return for applications in New York.
Click here to find a list of frequently asked questions about how TransUnion generates its Eviction Related Proceedings
Request Limitations
Certain jurisdictions require conditional acceptance or acceptance before receiving background check information. This includes Cook County, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Washington D.C.; Montgomery County, Maryland and New Jersey.
Housing Vouchers in California
Pursuant to California Senate Bill 267, rental applicants who receive government assistance may provide evidence of this government assistance as a means of paying rent in lieu of a credit report. In these cases, in order to comply with California law, RentSpree will not be able to provide landlords with credit reports on these applicants. This is not legal advice and we encourage you to speak with a landlord-tenant attorney for further information.
Screening Fees
Laws and regulations governing screening fees change frequently, and the information here is not meant to be exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. We encourage you to keep up-to-date with rental laws & regulations in your area.
Screening fees are capped for the following locations:
| Location |
Fee Cap |
| California |
$64 |
| Connecticut |
$50 |
| Delaware |
$50 |
| Maryland |
$25 (For landlords who rent four or fewer dwelling units on a single parcel or at one location, or to seasonal or condominium rentals there is no cap) |
| Massachusetts |
Landlord may not charge rental screening fees to applicants |
| New York |
$20 |
| Virginia |
$50 |
| Washington, D.C. |
$50 |
| Wisconsin | $25 |
*Additional charges may apply for non-screening fee services.