How landlords can screen tenants to cut risk while staying within Fair Housing rules.

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About 3.6 million American households are threatened by eviction each year, and for many, the consequences last long after the eviction itself. Even if they avoid losing their homes, eviction records ...

Unlocked: Opening the Door to Housing Access Through Tenant Screening Protections Discover how tenant screening protections are helping renters overcome the lasting impact of eviction records and ...

Portable tenant screening reports, or PTSRs, might not be the most common topic in landlording circles, but as more states look to recognize these reports, they're bound to become more prevalent. In ...

RentPost, a property management and leasing platform, today announced the addition of TransUnion tenant screening capabilities within its leasing workflow tools, giving property managers a more ...

Reducing tenant turnover is crucial for maximizing rental income and minimizing expenses related to vacancies and property preparation. Three key strategies for minimizing tenant turnover include ...

With application fees adding up fast, renters are increasingly turning to portable screening solutions that eliminate ...

In a National Multifamily Housing Council survey, 84.3 percent of apartment operators reported that applicants had falsified pay stubs, employment references, or other income documentation. The tools ...

Two large private-equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on screening systems reporting inaccurate information about applicants’ previous evictions and criminal ...

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