Scope and Purpose

(1) 803 CMR 5.00 sets forth requirements for the use of CORI for evaluating applicants for the rental or lease of housing, as well as for the storage and dissemination of CORI. 803 CMR 5.00 applies to landlords, real estate agents, public housing authorities, and property management companies that request CORI for the purpose of screening applicants for the rental or lease of housing. (3) Nothing contained in 803 CMR 5.00 shall be interpreted to limit the authority granted to the Criminal Record Review Board (CRRB) or to DCJIS by the Massachusetts General Laws.