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Background Checkmates: Unfair & Abusive Tenant-Screening in Washington Access to Housing Forum Nov. 10, 2011 Seattle City Hall Eric Dunn, Staff Attorney Northwest Justice Project 401 Second Ave. S., Ste. 407 Seattle, Washington  98104 Tel. (206) 464-1519, ext. 234 [email_address]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is a “tenant-screening report?”
Where do tenant-screening reports come from? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Some tenant-screening companies active in Washington…
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Can I see what’s in my tenant-screening report?
What if there is a mistake on my tenant-screening report? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Can’t I just explain the problem to the landlord? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Categorical Exclusions ,[object Object],[object Object]
If I correct an error on my tenant-screening report with one company, will that correction be reported to the other screening companies? ,[object Object],[object Object]
Where do tenant-screeners get their information (from huh)? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Are errors common in tenant-screening reports? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What kinds of information do screening companies use public records for? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Are public records accurate? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
SCOMIS: A virtual blacklist Washington’s “SCOMIS” search result screen
I was sued for eviction but I won my case.  That won’t affect my rental opportunities, right? ,[object Object]
I’ve never had a problem with a landlord.  How does this affect me? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tenant-Screening Reports
Tenant-Screening: Costs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What can be done? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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