ALT Criminal history screening reforms effective October 1. Landlords cannot require drug or alcohol testing. Landlords can only ask about certain criminal convictions before making a conditional offer. Landlords cannot screen for criminal history until after a conditional offer. If the offer is withdrawn due to your criminal history you can provide additional information. Landlords must conduct an individualized assessment before denying an application.

ALT Criminal history screening process under the new law. Apply. Landlords can only ask you to disclose certain convictions when you apply. Conditional offer. Landlord makes you a conditional offer before screening. Criminal history screening. Landlords must wait until after making a conditional offer to screen your criminal history records. Share your information. If the offer is withdrawn, you can provide additional information. Individualized assessment. Landlord must consider required factors before making a final decision.

ALT You have a chance to tell your story. If your offer is withdrawn after a criminal history screening, you can share important information. Your records may be wrong. You can provide evidence of inaccuracies. Your circumstances matter. You can provide crucial information. Rehabilitation matters. You can provide evidence of rehabilitation.

ALT Landlords: we've got you covered. Model documents available. Notice you must give to tenants before accepting an application fee. Letter explaining application denial and the process to request an individualized assessment. Worksheet for conducting an individualized assessment for applicants with a criminal history.