Sealed Records Tenant Screening

Summary

Sealed records should not appear on tenant screening reports in Indiana and Illinois. If they do, you can file a dispute with the reporting agency or contact state authorities. If the issue persists, legal action may be necessary.

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Indiana
In Indiana, sealed records should not appear in tenant screening reports. However, if they do, you can:
- File a dispute with the reporting agency.
- Contact the Indiana Department of Consumer Affairs.
If the problem persists, legal action may be an option.
What about Illinois
In Illinois, the law is similar. Sealed records should not appear on tenant screening reports. If they do, you can:
- File a dispute with the credit reporting agency.
- Contact the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
If these steps don't resolve the issue, seeking legal advice may be necessary.