Anyone who has apartment-hunted in Colorado recently knows the drill: find a place you like, pay an application fee, get screened — then do it all over again for the next listing. For Derek Exley, founder of Reusable Tenant Screening Reports (RTSR), that repetitive, expensive cycle was the problem he set out to solve. He recently joined Denver 7’s Mile High Living to explain how his company is helping renters save both time and money.

Why Colorado Renters Are Paying for the Same Screening Report Over and Over

Derek’s inspiration was personal. While renting in 2025, he found himself paying for the same tenant screening report over and over — sometimes for the same landlord — simply because there was no easy way to reuse it. After discovering that Colorado has a portable tenant screening report law already on the books, but no clear process for renters to actually use it, he built RTSR to fill that gap.

What Is Colorado’s Portable Tenant Screening Report Law?

The service is designed for any renter in Colorado looking to cut down on repeated application and screening fees. Renters create an account, complete their information once, and can then distribute their report to as many landlords and property managers as they need — with no additional screening fees along the way.

Who Can Use a Reusable Tenant Screening Report

Getting a reusable report takes about 10 minutes. Renters register, complete an identity verification step as part of RTSR’s security procedures, and receive near-immediate access to their report once it’s processed. From there, they can send it to any landlord or property manager as they search for their next home.

Is RTSR Accessible for Renters Who Aren’t Tech-Savvy?

RTSR also works directly with renters who aren’t as comfortable navigating the process online — including older renters. Derek shared an example of helping a renter born in 1937, who had no home computer or smartphone, complete the process by directing him to a local Denver business that could scan and submit his information, with RTSR guiding the process by phone the whole way through.

Is Your Personal Information Safe With RTSR?

Because the report includes sensitive personal information, RTSR built its process around strong data protection standards from the start. The company is Fair Credit Reporting Act certified, a member of the National Consumer Reporting Association, and partners with TransUnion — which vets its partners closely before working with them.

Why Colorado Renters Are Giving RTSR Five-Star Reviews

According to Derek, responsive customer support is the biggest driver behind RTSR’s five-star reviews. The company answers calls and emails directly, including nights and weekends, and will contact landlords and property managers directly on a renter’s behalf — something Derek says makes customers feel genuinely supported in their search.

How to Get Your Reusable Tenant Screening Report Today

Renters ready to stop paying for duplicate application fees can visit reusabletenantscreeningreports.com or call 720-303-8100 to complete a single reusable tenant screening report.