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When a prospective new landlord seeks a reference on an old landlord’s past tenant, the referring former landlord must always give a fair and honest report on the tenant in question. The reporting landlord must remain cognizant of the various points of import to...

If you are a landlord with a house or apartment to rent, you must be very careful in terms of who you select as a tenant. If an applicant claims that he is a first time renter, don’t take that claim at face value. You’ll have to do some work in order to determine if...

Credit reports are a useful tool for landlords in the process of tenant screening. You are allowed to evaluate a tenant’s ability to make regular payments on his rent, and how well he has handled similar situations before. You can find the following information in a...

One of the more common trends these days when doing a background check in many situations is to check the social media account of those who may become your tenants. People have questioned if doing this as a background check is an invasion of privacy, and on the...

When it comes to bringing in new tenants, a background check has become almost mandatory for landlords. You want tenants you don’t feel you have to be concerned about on many levels. However, you should also take care in how far you delve into the lives of prospective...

You got some great news today. You have earned a promotion. But there is some bad news, and that is you have to relocate to another part of the country. That means you have to look for a new place to live in. Unfortunately, your current property owner does not like...

When it becomes necessary to perform a tenant credit check, using a professional service is the best route to take. Having someone who is a professional in this area can find the overall dependability of a prospective tenant, which can save you time and future...

Tenant background checks do differ, and moreso from state to state. There are state-specific laws pertaining to privacy that limit the amount of free information you can get off a particular state’s website.This also goes for information you are required to buy. It is...

Background checks are a good idea for anyone renting out property because you really never know who may be trying to rent from you. The world unfortunately is not always a wholesome and safe place, as much as we would like it to be. Many people rent homes with the...

What is shared here can be applied both to tenant screening as well as employment screening. Use this information as a guide, but you will also need to contact your local and state administrative authorities regarding specific laws that will impact how you may screen....

So, you’ve recently applied for a new job or a new apartment and you hear those fateful words: “background check”. Should this be cause for concern? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. It depends on what type of position you are applying for and what state you live...

This is your first day as property manager. Sitting on your desk is a dozen or more eviction notices. You sigh looking at the pile of papers. You knew the job might have a few challenges, including eviction notices, but you thought you would have some time to adjust...

If you run your own business and have employees working for you, it is important to know what the best practices are for assessing the screening programs you put potential employees through. If your company is big enough that you have stakeholders, you will want to...

Employers and landlords utilize criminal background checks to create the safest possible workplaces and living spaces. If managers and property owners didn’t look into employee and tenant backgrounds, they would create a dangerous working and living environment that...