The Portable Tenant Screening Report Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the tenant screening process in the District of Columbia by allowing prospective tenants to use a single reusable tenant screening report for multiple housing applications within a 30-day period. This legislation addresses the financial burden on renters who currently face repeated application fees for each new rental application. Under the new provisions, housing providers will be required to accept these reusable reports, which must be completed by a certified credit or consumer reporting agency and include essential information such as the tenant's name, contact details, credit report, rental history, and eviction history.

Additionally, the bill prohibits housing providers from charging any fees to access or use the reusable tenant screening report and mandates that they inform prospective tenants of their rights regarding the use of such reports. If a tenant provides falsified or materially altered information, the housing provider retains the right to deny the application or charge a new screening fee. This legislation is designed to promote fairness, transparency, and equity in the rental housing market, ultimately empowering renters and reducing unnecessary financial barriers.