Background Screening
Any company that orders background checks on prospective or current tenants or employees, and uses the information obtained in the background check to make either rental or employment decisions needs to understand how the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) applies to them. The FCRA defines a "consumer report" as any written, oral, or other communication of any information made …
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The rental market is going strong in most areas of the country, as more folks are renting instead of buying. While many landlords are enjoying high vacancy rates, they still need to be cautious; the economy has really hurt the credit scores and bill-paying ability of millions of Americans. Every landlord has a different standard for accepting new tenants, but the importance …
[Read more...] about Pre-Screening Tenants: It’s as Important as Ever
The Fair Housing Act, also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits landlords from discriminating against applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status and disability. Various Executive Orders cover more details, such as requiring federal agencies to promote and further fair housing in the programs and prohibiting …
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