Tenant Screening Dispute Process

Summary

Once a tenant screening dispute is resolved, the screening company must update the report, inform you, and notify anyone who received your report in the past six months. In Illinois, the corrected report is typically resent to the property you applied to, and you usually dont need to reapply. In Indiana, the law doesnt specify if the corrected report must be resent, so confirm with the property management. When an application is sent to the compliance department, they review it for legal and policy adherence. Expect a response within 5-10 business days, though it may take longer if additional verification is needed.

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Illinois
In Illinois, once a dispute over a tenant screening report has been resolved:
- The screening company must update the report to reflect the changes
- Inform you about the changes
- Notify anyone who received your report in the past six months
- Resend the corrected report to the property you applied to, if you request it.
So will I have to apply for the apartment again
In Illinois, once the corrected report is sent to the property you applied for, you typically don't need to reapply. However, it's best to check with the property management to confirm their process.
The apartment complex is in Marion Indiana
In Indiana, the tenant screening company must also correct the report and notify you and the property. However, Indiana law doesn't specify if the corrected report has to be resent. It's best to confirm with the property management in Marion.
What does it mean when apartment manager send over your application to compliance department
It commonly means the compliance department will review your application to ensure it meets all legal and company policy requirements. This is a standard procedure in many rental businesses. However, specifics may vary depending on location. Could you please share your location?
Marion Indiana
In Marion, Indiana, sending an application to the compliance department typically means:
- They are checking the application meets Fair Housing laws.
- They are verifying income and rental history in accordance with their company policies.
- They are ensuring there is no fraudulent information.
Please wait for their response, they should give you a decision or ask for additional information.
How long does it take to her back
The response time can vary, but typically you can expect to hear back within *-* business days. However, it may be longer if there are many applications or if additional verification is required.