SmartScreen

🧩 No single report tells the whole applicant story. Credit, income, rental history and other lawful screening data answer different questions. smartscreen.clearscreening.c…

📝 Written screening policies reduce last-minute judgment calls. Use the same established standards for similarly situated applicants. smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #LandlordPolicy #FairScreening

🏠 A strong screening process starts before the application arrives. Set criteria, required documents and your review sequence first. smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #RentalProperty #TenantScreening

🔎 Screening should answer property-specific questions. Choose reports that support your lawful criteria instead of collecting information you don't need. smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #RentalScreening #Landlords

📋 Start with written rental criteria before ordering a report. A clear policy keeps applicant review consistent and easier to document. smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #TenantScreening #LandlordTips

Can Renters Review Instructions Before Starting? 📱 Yes. Renter information can explain the screening process before the applicant begins. smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #RenterInstructions #RentalApplication #SmartScreen

How Long Are SmartScreen Reports Available? 🗓️ SmartScreen's current privacy guidance describes a 30-day retention period for screening-report information. Learn more: smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #ReportRetention #TenantPrivacy #SmartScreen

What Happens After the Applicant Completes Screening? 💻 The landlord reviews the reports included in the selected package and applies the property's written criteria. Learn more: smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #LandlordScreening #SmartScreen #RentalDecision

Why Does SmartScreen Use a Soft Credit Inquiry? 📊 SmartScreen's tenant-credit workflow is designed around a consent-based soft inquiry rather than a hard credit inquiry. Learn more: smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #SoftInquiry #TenantCredit #RenterEducation

Can the Landlord Pay Instead of the Applicant? 💳 Yes. SmartScreen currently supports both landlord-pay and renter-pay workflows where permitted. Choose the payment approach that fits your process. Learn more: smartscreen.clearscreening.c… #LandlordPay #RenterPay #SmartScreen