All Adults are subject to a criminal background check when your application is processed for eligibility. Most California rental applications will include a section asking for your consent to run a credit check and background check.Short-Term Rental applications for permits are currently accepted for dwellings located in the Mountain and Desert areas of San Bernardino County. Yes, a landlord in California must obtain the prospective tenant's consent to run a background check. The Housing Choice Voucher and special programs provide rental assistance to low-income families renting units in the private market. All applicants must meet screening criteria (i.e. , credit history, landlord verification, criminal background check). Perform a criminal background check of a tenant or a prospective tenant. If you do not do what the notice asks, the landlord can file an unlawful detainer case in court to evict you and collect back rent.