Washington
Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Report
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Why Washington
renters choose
Portable Tenant
Portable screening reports have
existed on paper for years — but
most landlords didn’t accept them
because they couldn’t verify the
report was real.
We fixed that.
How it works
Portable Tenant delivers your report through a secure, direct-access link that landlords can view instantly. The report can’t be altered, edited, or faked — and it auto-refreshes with the latest information throughout the 30-day window, so landlords always see your most current data.
That means:
No repeated fees
one report, multiple applications
No delays
landlords get instant access; no waiting
on fax or email
No trust issues
verified, tamper-proof delivery
landlords accept
No outdated data
your report updates automatically
during the 30-day period
What's included in your Washington CRTSR
Washington law requires all five of these components for a report to qualify
as a valid CRTSR. Portable Tenant includes all five — every single time.
Eviction history
Comprehensive check across all
national jurisdictions, last 7
years
Employment & income
documents
Confirmed income and employer
history
Address & rental
history
Current address and previous
rental record
Credit report
Full consumer credit history
Criminal History
Federal, state & local — all
jurisdictions where you’ve lived,
last 7 years
If any component is missing, a landlord is not legally required to treat the report as a CRTSR —
and can charge you for their own screening. Portable Tenant never delivers a partial report.
Your report is valid for 30 days
from the date it's produced.
After 30 days, you'll need a new report.
Get my reportFor landlords
Accept CRTSRs with confidence
Portable Tenant makes accepting reusable reports simple and risk-free.
Every report is:
Delivered via a secure,
verified link — no
tampering possible
Auto-refreshed
throughout the
30-day window
Compliant with all five
CRTSR components
required under RCW
59.18.030(4)
Washington
Landlord obligations Washington law:
If you accept CRTSRs
Disclose acceptance on your listing/website
before accepting applications
Cannot charge the tenant a screening fee
May run your own additional screening at your
expense
If you don’t accept CRTSRs
Disclose this policy before screening
May run your own screening - at your own
cost
Must still provide adverse action
notice if applicable
Sample CRTSRdisclosure for your listing
Copy and customize this for your property listing or website:
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- •No criminal convictions in the last 7 years (vehicular convictions excluded)
- •No eviction history in the last 7 years
- •No judgments or bankruptcies in the last 7 years
- •Credit score (VantageScore 3.0) no less than 625 for rent $3,000+/month
- •Credit score (VantageScore 3.0) no less than 580 for rent under $3,000/month
- •Income-to-rent ratio of 3:1 or higher
- •No more than 3 late rent payments in the last 12 months
Sample AdverseAction Notice
Compliant with RCW 59.18.257(1)(c)
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Address: 1234 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 555-0199
Email: management@evergreenapts.comDate: _______________
Applicant Name: _______________
Applicant Current Address: _______________ADVERSE ACTION NOTICE
This notice is to inform you that your application has
been:Rejected
Approved with conditions:Residency requires an increased deposit
Residency requires a qualified guarantor
Residency requires last month’s rent
Residency requires an increased monthly rent of $
Other:
_________
_________________
Adverse action on your application was based on the
following:
Information contained in a consumer reportConsumer Reporting Agency: Portable Tenant, LLCAddress: 9200 East Mineral Ave. #100, Centennial,
Colorado 80112
Phone: (303) 997-0670The consumer credit report did not contain sufficient
information
Information received from previous rental history or
reference
Information received in a criminal record
Information received in a civil record
Information received from an employment
verificationYou have the right to obtain a free copy of the
consumer report from the agency identified above
within 60 days of receiving this notice, and the right to
dispute its accuracy or completeness.Dated this_____ day of _____, 20Agent/Owner Signature:_____________________
Printed Name:_____________________
Always customize the Adverse Action Notice with the applicant’s name, actual reasons, and
reporting agency used. For legal use, consult an attorney or use forms from the Washington
State Bar Association or Northwest Justice Project.
For renters
Your rights as a Washington renter
Washington law gives you powerful protections. Here's what you're entitled to:
Use one report for multiple applications
Order your CRTSR from Portable Tenant and share it with any landlord who accepts CRTSRs — no new fee each time. Governed by: RCW 59.18.257
Detailed adverse action notice
If you're denied or approved with conditions (like a higher deposit), the landlord must give you a written notice explaining exactly why — including details from any consumer report used. Governed by: RCW 59.18.257(1)(c)
Clear website disclosure
Landlords must post whether they accept CRTSRs on their listing or property website — before you apply. Governed by: RCW 59.18.257(2)
Legal recourse for violations
If a landlord violates the
rules, you can sue for up
court costs and attorney
Governed by: RCW 59.
A note for renters:
What to do if a landlordwon't accept your report
Not every landlord advertises CRTSRacceptance upfront. Here's what to do:
1
Ask directly
"Do you accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports from Portable Tenant?"
2
Share our landlord page
Many landlords don't know about the verification tool Portable Tenant provides. Once they see the secure link system, most are willing to accept it.
3
Know your rights
A landlord who fails to disclose their CRTSR policy before screening you may be in violation of RCW 59.18.257.
Reminder: A landlord is only required to accept your CRTSR if they advertised acceptance before you applied. If they didn't advertise it, they can still require their own screening — but they must disclose this clearly.
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Why
Portable
Tenant?
We built Portable Tenant specifically for what landlords prefer in tenant screening across multiple property types, cities, and states.
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landlords at no charge
One report reusable for 30
days across unlimited
applications
Accepted by participating
landlords and property
managers.
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Information on this page is for general guidance and reflects Washington State law (RCW 59.18.257)
as of 2026. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Washington attorney.
