PORTABLE TENANT SCREENING REPORT
MARYLAND
WHAT IS THE PORTABLE TENANT SCREENING REPORT?
A Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR), also known as a Reusable Tenant Screening Report (RTSR) depending upon the state, can include credit, rental, criminal, income, employment, and eviction history. These reports are used by landlords to assess the potential tenants applying for their properties and are usually provided by third-party vendors to ensure accurate information. Traditionally, such reports weren’t portable/reusable, causing the consumer, you, to be forced to obtain multiple reports for multiple fees. Our Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) can be shared with up to 150 landlords within thirty (30) days, making them reusable and saving YOU money.
Our Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) is ordered by the potential renter and is shareable with up to 150 landlords during a 30-day period. The Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) we provide contains:
Identity Verification
Credit Score and Profile
Criminal Background Check
Income and EmploymentVerification
current address verification
Eviction History
Certification that nothing material has changed
As a member of the National Consumer Reporting Association (NCRA) and certified under Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) guidelines, we provide portable tenant screening services in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with state legislation. Our platform allows multiple landlords to access your report directly by your invitation on our secure site. This arrangement ensures that the Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) has not been altered and allows both parties to proceed with confidence while saving you money by not having to pay for multiple reports to provide to multiple landlords. Obtaining your report in advance gives you a head-start on the rental application process and puts you ahead of your competition.
FOR APPLICANTS
With a Portable Tenant Screening Report, your information remains secure while landlords receive a complete, reliable tenant screening profile. Once completed, your report is valid for 30 days and can be shared with as many landlords or property managers as needed—saving you time and money during the rental process.
FOR LANDLORDS
Set up your free landlord account in minutes and start inviting renters to apply instantly. With the Portable Tenant Screening Report, you’ll have fast, secure access to accurate and comprehensive tenant information—streamlining your leasing process while saving applicants time and money.
You will complete one application, make a single payment, and invite your potential landlord(s) to view your report. Once the Landlord accepts the invitation and you finish a two-question identity verification process (via text), both you and the landlord you invited to view the report receive a copy in minutes. This report serves as your official Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) for landlords overseeing the properties you wish to rent.
Your Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) includes detailed information about your background, assisting landlords in evaluating your suitability as a tenant. Having your report easily accessible by invitation gives you a crucial advantage in securing your next home and each potential landlord is an invitation away from confidently viewing your report. Rest assured that you are ahead of the competition and well prepared for the rental application process.
Tenants navigating today’s rental market frequently apply to multiple properties before securing a home. Each landlord may require a separate screening report, resulting in repeated charges for essentially the same information. This cycle introduces unwarranted delays for tenants, adds complexity to the rental process, and costs you money.
Landlords, too, face delays while waiting for various reports from different sources. The Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) offers a solution that streamlines the experience for both tenants and landlords, enabling efficient and quick access to reliable screening information. With a Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR), prospective landlords can conveniently view your report by invitation through our website, at no cost to them. Tenants benefit by only paying a single fee during a 30-day period and can share the report with up to 150 landlords. Our platform allows multiple landlords to access your report directly by your invitation on our secure site. This arrangement ensures that the Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) has not been altered and allows both parties to proceed with confidence.
Maryland's State Law – Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) (Also known as a Reusable Tenant Screening Report (RTSR))
Maryland Code §8-218 allows landlords to choose whether to accept reusable tenant screening reports provided by prospective tenants or to conduct their own screening and charge a fee. If a landlord accepts a tenant-provided report, no fee may be charged for it. The report must come from a consumer reporting agency, be no older than 30 days, and include credit, rental, and eviction history. Landlords must clearly disclose on their listings or applications whether they accept these reports.
Key Aspects of the Law
- Landlord’s Discretion: Landlords are not required to accept portable tenant screening reports and may opt to conduct their own background and credit checks.
- Disclosure Requirement: If a landlord does accept these reports, they must clearly disclose this on their rental listing, website, or application.
- No Tenant Fees: Landlords who accept reusable screening reports may not charge the tenant an application fee for the screening.
- Report Age and Content: The report must be from a consumer reporting agency, no older than 30 days and include:
- Credit report
- Criminal history records from the past seven years
- Rental and eviction history from the past seven years
- Employment and income verification
- Landlord Recourse: If a landlord processes their own report after a tenant applies, they must provide a copy of that report to the tenant and inform the tenant of their right to dispute any inaccuracies with the reporting agency.
Direct Submission and Accessibility
Due to recent state legislative changes, tenants are now able to provide their Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) to landlords through our service. Our platform allows multiple landlords you invite to access your report on our secure site. This arrangement ensures that the Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) has not been altered and allows both parties to proceed with confidence.
Advantages for Tenants and Landlords
With our Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) process, tenants benefit from only paying once during their 30-day search for a new residence. Landlords, in turn, have immediate access to a trusted screening document, expediting the review and approval process. This streamlined approach saves time and money, reduces stress, and fosters transparency throughout the application process. Our platform allows multiple landlords you invite to access your report on our secure site. This arrangement ensures that the Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) has not been altered and allows both parties to proceed with confidence.
Why Us - Our Commitment
When you obtain your Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) through our service, you pay once and your report is valid for thirty (30) days. The report can be shared with up to 150 landlords during this period, allowing you the freedom of home searching without the stress of paying potentially hundreds of dollars for screening reports until you find your home. As a member of the National Consumer Reporting Association (NCRA) and certified under Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) guidelines, we provide portable tenant screening services in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with state legislation.
Drawing on our firsthand experience with tenant rental applications, we are committed to ensuring you comply with legal standards while increasing your chances of renting your ideal home, saving time and money in the process. With new state regulations, there is now a straightforward way to eliminate these repeated costs and our expertise ensures your Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) meets all landlord requirements. While other companies are involved in several facets of the residential rental space, our sole focus and mission is to provide Portable Tenant Screening Reports (PTSR) to benefit you, the consumer, and landlords in the rental application process.
Our platform allows multiple landlords to access your report directly by your invitation on our secure site. This arrangement ensures that the Portable Tenant Screening Report (PTSR) has not been altered and allows both parties to proceed with confidence while saving you money by not having to pay for multiple reports to provide to multiple landlords. Obtaining your report in advance gives you a head-start on the rental application process and puts you ahead of your competition.