Publish objective criteria
Use the same written standards for income, rental history, credit, criminal history, occupancy, deposits, and required documents for every applicant.
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How to screen Texas rental applicants fairly
A written, consistent screening process can reduce risk while supporting fair-housing and consumer-reporting compliance.
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Obtain appropriate authorization before ordering consumer reports and follow required adverse-action procedures when a report affects the decision.
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- ✓ Rental-history references
- ✓ Consistent credit criteria
- ✓ Documented adverse-action process
Avoid discriminatory shortcuts
Review federal, state, and local fair-housing requirements. Neutral criteria can still create risk if applied inconsistently or without a legitimate business reason.
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