Understanding the Importance of a Rental History Report for Landlords

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Understanding the Importance of a Rental History Report for Landlords

As a landlord, one of the most crucial steps in the tenant screening process is obtaining a comprehensive rental history report. This report provides valuable insights into a potential tenant’s past rental behavior and helps landlords make informed decisions when selecting tenants for their properties. In this blog post, we will delve into what a… Read more »

Important Considerations for Using Criminal Records in Tenant Screening

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Using criminal records to screen tenants is a complex and evolving issue that has significant implications for both landlords and potential tenants. On one hand, landlords have a legitimate interest in protecting their properties and ensuring the safety of their tenants, while on the other, individuals with criminal records often face barriers to finding housing…

Why Criminal Records Checks Will Become Increasingly Difficult to Get in California

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With the decision in the case All of Us or None – Riverside Chapter vs. W. Samuel Hamrick, Clerk, California Superior courts have been removing the “date of birth” search fields in their online portals and public access terminals at the courthouses. This has severely impacted background screening. Often, the name is the only identifier… Read more »

Will People with Criminal Records Become the Next Protected Class?

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in restrictions placed on the use of criminal records to make rental decisions. With the concerns surrounding COVID-19, many local and state correctional facilities have released prisoners early, and many of them will be searching for housing. Could previously those with criminal records become a protected… Read more »

5 Facts Landlords Should Know About the Background Check

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When you’re renting out your property to prospective tenants, you already know it’s in your best interest to have some sort of tenant screening done in order to hedge your bets and make sure you’re matching the right people with your homes or apartments. Most landlords and property managers rely on a pass/fail credit check… Read more »

What is Included in a Background Check for an Apartment?

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A background check for an apartment can include a national criminal background check, credit report, eviction history, and employment history. Specific landlords or property managers may choose to run one or all of these screenings and applicants will need to give signed consent to have a background check performed. Many apartment complexes require tenant screening… Read more »