ILLINOIS TENANT BACKROUND SCREENING

Tenant background checks in Illinois are a common practice for landlords to screen potential tenants. The laws surrounding tenant background checks in Illinois vary depending on the county in which the property is located. However, there are some general guidelines that all landlords should follow.

Get written consent from the tenant. Before you can run a background check on a tenant, you must obtain their written consent. This consent must be specific to the type of background check you are conducting. For example, if you are only conducting a credit check, you cannot use the consent form to also run a criminal background check.
Choose a reputable background check company. There are many different companies that offer background check services. When choosing a company, be sure to research their reputation and make sure they are licensed and insured.
Review the results of the background check carefully. Once you have received the results of the background check, carefully review them to make sure there are no red flags. If you see anything that concerns you, you may want to contact the tenant to discuss it further.

It is important to note that landlords in Illinois are not allowed to discriminate against tenants based on their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, familial status, gender, disability, or source of income. If you are found to be discriminating against tenants, you could be subject to legal penalties.

Here are some of the most common types of background checks that landlords in Illinois can conduct:

Credit check: A credit check will show the tenant's credit history, including their payment history, debt-to-income ratio, and any outstanding debts.
Criminal background check: A criminal background check will show the tenant's criminal history, including any felony or misdemeanor convictions.
Employment verification: An employment verification will confirm the tenant's employment history and income.
Education verification: An education verification will confirm the tenant's educational background.

By conducting a background check on potential tenants, landlords can help screen out tenants who may be a risk to the property or other tenants. However, it is important to note that background checks are not foolproof and should not be used as the sole basis for making a rental decision.

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