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Screening Disclaimer and Limitations

 

Rev. Date 8/28/25

TransUnion Criminal Background Check

RentSpree offers two levels of criminal background checks, through our collaboration with TransUnion:

  1. Standard coverage
    Includes:
    • National records such as sex offender registries, Most Wanted lists, and the OFAC watchlist
    • Local court records from jurisdictions covered under standard coverage
  2. Extended coverage
    Includes everything in the standard coverage, plus additional local court records from jurisdictions not included in the standard version.


Learn more about the Extended report here

Report availability is subject to local laws that may limit how criminal history can be used in tenant screening. Please check your local laws for the most up-to-date information.

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:

Eviction filing and judgment coverage is provided in all states except Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

In accordance with Massachusetts regulations, Eviction Related Proceedings will include Eviction Action Type Notes, designating whether the cause at the time of filing was fault or no fault.

Eviction records are not returned for applications in New York.

Click here to find a list of frequently asked questions about how TransUnion generates its Eviction Related Proceedings

Conditional Acceptance

Certain jurisdictions require conditional acceptance or acceptance before receiving background check information. This includes but not limited to 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.