False statements and writings, concealment of facts, and fraudulent documents in matters within jurisdiction of state or political subdivisions § 16-10-20 - False statements and writings, concealment of facts, and fraudulent documents in matters within jurisdiction of state or political subdivisions O.C.G.A. Many of them decide to not risk their application money at that point. Don’t risk your federally assisted housing benefit by providing false, incomplete, or inaccurate information on your application forms. Occasionally, a landlord reference may ask to see that consent before providing the information. Visit MyRental. This activity is known as screening, and includes but is not limited to checking references and obtaining a consumer credit report or tenant screening report. False statements can constitute a crime depending on the intent and circumstances - false financial statements, false statements to DMV, false statements to the cops, etc. Purpose. The best way to determine whether or not your applicant is lying to you is to cross check the rental application with their background report. (1) (a) A landlord may require payment of an applicant screening charge solely to cover the costs of obtaining information about an applicant as the landlord processes the application for a rental agreement. A person with an unfavorable credit history, like a bankruptcy, but no other negative indicators, who … RESIDENT INFORMATION: Landlords want to be sure you are financially responsible and able to afford the monthly rent. There are penalties that apply if you knowingly omit information or give false information. While I have not done an exhaustive search of every statute and ordinance, I know of no law that makes lying about your criminal background on a rental agreement a crime. When you complete and sign your rental application, you are authorizing a credit check on yourself. Is it complete? That's after I interview and the applicants read the rental criteria. If divorced or separated, provide a copy of the divorce decree or settlement agreement. Property managers are responsible for approving and rejecting rental applicants. The rental application is denied because of that investigation. You also can verify income through a property management service, which may be easier and save you time. Since information in the report prompted the adverse action in this case, an adverse action notice must be sent to the consumer. Under Minnesota Statutes Annotated Section 504B.173(2)(4)(b), an applicant who provides materially false information on an application, or who omits material information… Online applications are free, and plans start at $19.99 per applicant. ** Providing false information or making false statements may be grounds for denial of this application. This is to inform you that there is certain information you must provide when applying for assisted housing. The rental application also must include a signed consent to run a tenant background check. Review the previous residence history. (b) A prospective tenant who provides materially false information on the application or omits material information requested is liable to the landlord for damages, plus a civil penalty of up to $500, civil court filing costs, and reasonable attorney fees. 16-10-20 (2010) 16-10-20. So, I am guessing that more than 30% will provide false information if … There are always exceptions, but ultimately the information on the report is oftentimes more reliable and objective than verbal verification based off references and the employment information given. This is necessary to run tenant screening reports and to speak with previous references. Because they aren’t a rent collection service, property managers charge additional fees to manage tenants and the property. Roughly 30% of my applicants give me a false landlord name and phone number. DATE & TIME APPLICATION RECEIVED: AM or PM .