How do you establish rental criteria?
We work with each owner to establish the criteria for renting their income property. This criteria will include a minimum credit score, established rental history, monthly income requirement, and more. Once the rental criteria is set, all applicants are judged by the exact same criteria, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, military service, or other protected status.
Our knowledgeable staff has expertise working with government funded programs such as Section 8, SSI, Sacramento Self Help Housing, and many more.
What is the application process?
The application process begins after the tenant turns in a completed application to rent. We check the following on each applicant:
- Credit history
- Criminal background check
- Income verification
- Rental history
- Prior eviction actions
Once we’ve matched your property with a qualified applicant, we will contact you and give you the opportunity to review the full application packet.
California Tenant Screening Compliance
All Inclusive Realty Group follows all California and federal fair housing laws throughout the screening process. Here are the key regulations that protect both landlords and applicants in the Sacramento area:
Screening Fee Limits
California law limits the amount a landlord can charge for a tenant screening application. As of 2025, the maximum allowable screening fee is $62.02 per applicant. This amount is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The fee can only cover the actual cost of obtaining a credit report and other screening services.
Source of Income Protection (CA Gov. Code §12955)
California law prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income. This means landlords cannot deny an applicant solely because they use a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher or other government rental assistance. All Inclusive Realty Group evaluates all applicants using the same objective criteria, regardless of how their rent is funded.
Fair Chance Screening (AB 1008)
California limits how criminal history can be used in tenant screening decisions. Landlords must conduct an individualized assessment of any criminal record, considering factors such as:
- The nature and severity of the offense
- The amount of time that has passed since the conviction
- Evidence of rehabilitation
- Whether the offense is directly related to the tenancy
Blanket policies that deny all applicants with any criminal history are not permitted under California law.
Fair Housing Protections
In addition to federal Fair Housing Act protections, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides additional protections against discrimination in housing. All screening criteria must be applied uniformly and cannot have a discriminatory impact on protected classes.
All Inclusive Realty Group’s screening process is designed to be thorough, fair, and fully compliant with all applicable laws. Contact us at (916) 978-0992 to learn more about our tenant placement services.
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