AmRent Tenant Screening Errors & Your Rights

AmRent is a tenant screening company used by landlords and property management companies to evaluate potential renters.

When you apply for an apartment that uses AmRent services, you can expect that the reports provided by AmRent to landlords may include but are not limited to:

• Credit Reports: Evaluates the creditworthiness of a potential tenant by reviewing their credit score and credit history.
• Criminal History: Checks for any criminal records that might impact the applicant’s eligibility as a tenant.
• Rental History: Looks into the applicant’s past rental behavior, including previous evictions, rental payments, and landlord references.
• Income Verification: Looks at the employment history and income of a prospective tenant.

Inaccurate information on an AmRent tenant screening report can have severe consequences, such as being denied housing. If you find inaccuracies in your AmRent report, you should take the following steps:

1. Request a Copy of Your Report: Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you are entitled to a free copy of your report if your rental application is denied based on the information the report contains.
2. File a Dispute: If you identify errors, you can file a dispute directly with AmRent. The company is required by law to investigate and correct any inaccuracies within 30 days.
3. Documentation: Keep detailed records of your dispute, including copies of any correspondence and documentation that supports your claim.

The FCRA protects consumers from inaccuracies and privacy infringements in their credit reporting. Key protections include:

• Consumer reporting agencies (this includes background check companies and tenant screening) must ensure the information they report is as accurate as possible.
• You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information, and reporting agencies must correct or delete it promptly.
• You have the right to sue consumer reporting agencies for damaging errors.

Find out if you have a case against AmRent by filling out our Free Case Review form or call us now at 1-877-735-8600.

If AmRent fails to correct your report after a dispute, or if the inaccuracies have led to significant personal or financial impacts, you may have a case and be able to sue for damages.

If you were denied an apartment due to inaccurate reports provided by AmRent, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and explore your legal options.

Reach us by phone at 1-877-735-8600 or fill out our online free case review form.