Credit check in California - Landlord Forum thread 351220

Credit check in California by Beth (CA) on March 18, 2017 @11:52

I've always used a property management company to do the credit and background checks. They no longer offer this service so now it's up to me.

How do I do a credit check and how much should I charge?

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Re: Credit check in California by LL (CA) on March 18, 2017 @12:01	[ Reply ]

I do all of my own credit checks. I use Clearscreening but there are many other online resources. You will most probably have to take the FCRA test before you actually get full access to run credit checks and you will have to fill out forms, etc. I charge $30 to run an application.

Re: Credit check in California by Anonymous on March 18, 2017 @12:15	[ Reply ]

In California: "The application fee cannot legally be more than the landlord's actual out-of-pocket costs and can never be more than $44.51. The landlord must give a receipt that itemizes his or her out-of-pocket expenses in obtaining and processing the information."

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