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Required \" Optional \" Alterations Acceptable  \nWhat is it?  \nThese forms are used to notify a prospective tenant that based on the information you received, you will betaking an adverse action. This includes informing the applicant that his or her application has been declined (Form C), that you will be asking for a cosigner/guarantor (Form C-1), a security deposit or a larger security deposit that you otherwise would ask for (Form C-1), or you will be asking for a higher rent payment (Form C-1) based on information you received from a Consumer Reporting Agency. The information in these forms is required to be communicated to the prospective tenant pursuant to federal law. All prospective tenants who are the subject of an adverse action should also receive a copy of “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” at the time they are notified of the adverse action.  \nWho should use it?  \nAny person who utilizes Tenant Data must use these formal adverse action letters and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) attachment. You may copy the letter onto your own stationery/letterhead, but do not change the language.  \nWhen should it be used?  \nOnce you have obtained a report from Tenant Data and you have determined that an adverse action will betaken, complete the applicable adverse action letter. Check the appropriate source(s) of information that contributed to your decision. Keep a copy for your records and either mail or hand-deliver the letter. You may notify the applicant by phone, but always follow it with the adverse action letter and “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.” In the case of married couples or roommates, each applicant should receive a letter in his or her name.  \nWhy should it be used?  \nTenant Data and the federal FCRA require the issuance of adverse action letters. Such letters provide the applicant with information on where to obtain a copy of his or her report(s) . The adverse action letter also isan excellent method of record keeping for Fair Housing purposes.  \nHow should it be used?  \nYou do not have an obligation to show the applicant his or her background information report or discuss any details of the report with the applicant other than providing the applicant with certain information about his or her credit score as required by federal law. Please note that the key factors that adversely affect an applicant’s credit score vary among Experian, and Trans Union, and will be included along with the credit score; only the top four factors can be listed in the letter—unless number of enquiries is one of the factors and then five factors can be listed in the letter. We would recommend that you let applicants know that they can contact Tenant Data to receive a free copy of their report or to file a dispute about an inaccuracy on any of their reports.  \n\n| |\n| --- |\n| Form C |\n\nDate:   \nName:    \nStreet:    \nCity:   State:   Zip:    \nThank you for your recent application to rent  .  \nAs you know, you authorized and we requested and received information about you from Tenant Data Services, Inc.(Tenant Data), who provided us with information regarding your tenant history, credit history, check writing history, and criminal history. We regret to inform you that based in whole or in part on that information we must decline your application.  \nWe are solely responsible for the decision to decline your application. Tenant Data did not make the adverse decision and cannot explain why the decision was made. 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