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Rashad Ellis
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Criminal check while staying in compliance with Fair Chance act

Rashad Ellis
  • North NJ
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So I am learning about the Fair chance law stating no discrimination solely based on a crimi al background. A conditional offer must be given before checking criminal background. However, some of tenant screen apps such as Transunion Smartmove used by Rent Redi (which I have an annual suscribtion to), now omit criminal background checks for NJ and other similar states. What screening apps still include criminal background checks for NJ? I looked at EZ landlord and Chexsafe and they do not mention any states not included. Anyone in NJ have recent experience with these two? Or have other recommendations for criminal check? Id like