As a small landlord, a single bad tenant can devastate your business. Unlike large management companies with diversified portfolios and legal departments, you don’t have the financial cushion to ...

Conducting a thorough tenant screening is crucial for real estate investors who want to find reliable and responsible tenants. The process typically starts with a comprehensive application form that ...

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 ...

On May 20, I wrote a column about rental property owners using credit reporting agencies or tenant-screening services to check the credit rating and criminal history of rental applicants. I think that ...

Question: I have read your articles in The Herald and like your practical advice. My husband and I independently rent a home in our neighborhood. Our question is how does an independent landlord run a ...

Landlords and tenants often accept the tenant screening process as a formality. But there’s a hidden set of processes that work behind the scenes to create the neatly formatted PDFs landlords rely on ...

Tenant screening requires an exercise of due diligence. One must comply with the Fair Housing Act. Landlords should not rely solely on tenant screening reports. In the process of screening your ...

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Understanding how to screen tenants fairly while staying compliant with all applicable laws doesn't have to be overwhelming. With the right tools, knowledge, and processes, you can confidently ...

Professional tenant screening services provide comprehensive background information while maintaining FCRA compliance and fair housing best practices. When selecting a screening provider, look for ...