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Yes, most landlords will want to check your credit to help them decide whether to rent to you.

No, an eviction notice by itself won’t show up on your credit report.

There are a couple of other ways that evidence of an eviction could still show up on you credit report, for example, if you

They shouldn’t, but definitions of expungement vary from state to state. The records might not completely disappear and might still be available to law enforcement.

In California, criminal histories (rap sheets) compiled by law enforcement agencies are not public record. Only certain employers such as public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms and child care facilities have access to this information.

You can take steps to prepare for an employee background check before you apply for a new job. By doing so, you could reduce the chance of being surprised by inaccurate or forgotten information that could show up during the background check process.

The Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) is a California law that requires