Tenant Screening in West Virginia and West Virginia Tenant Law

Tenant Screening in West Virginia

Tenant Screening in West Virginia is permissible with the applicant's permission, typically provided when they sign off on the rental application. You are required to file the application or record of signature release for 5 years. You can then run an online tenant credit, criminal background check and an eviction report to determine if they meet your ideal requirements for a tenant. Detailed tenant credit reports require an onsite inspection of the screener's office location to comply with the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, however tenant credit report information including the renter's credit score can be obtained utilizing the Plus Level Service from Advantage Tenant.

Criminal data on West Virginia residents must be performed at the county level.

West Virginia Tenant Law

Below is a link to reference for West Virginia Tenant / Landlord Law. This link is for general information only. It is recommended that you contact an attorney to learn what specific rights and laws are applicable in your state or circumstance.

West Virginia Tenant Law

National Tenant Laws

• Fair Housing Accessibility First
• Fair Housing Laws
• Americans with Disability Act
• National Consumer Law Center

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