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Renters spurned for old criminal records to get settlement from screening company
Markeletta Wilson lost out on an apartment in Renton last year because of a decades-old drug possession charge
Read More »Tenant screening company paying $150K to settle lawsuit over background checks
A company that screens tenants for rental housing has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit over its background check practices.
Read More »Criminals use rented house to hoodwink police
Following the recent revelation that hardened criminals were taking shelter in the city by renting accommodation, the men-in-khaki have decided to approach landlords and make realize the importance of verifying credentials of tenants before
Read More »Athens mom: special-needs child raped during family crisis
Nancy is a single mom struggling to raise two young children with autism. When an emergency with one of her kids arose she called on her tenants for help
Read More »Tips for Screening and Selecting Quality Tenants
There is no silver bullet to always selecting perfect tenants for your rental properties. However, having a consistent and reliable process greatly improves your chances of keeping your investment properties in good shape and
Read More »Belleville city council OKs new rental ordinance
The Belleville City Council Monday night approved a much-debated “crime-free housing” ordinance, aimed at reducing criminal activity in rental properties
Read More »Wilmington arson victim rarely left home
Hospitalized suspect charged with murder, arson: Johnny Williams, identified as the tenant in the building’s first-floor apartment, was charged Sunday with second-degree murder and first-degree arson among other charges in Saturday's fatal fire in
Read More »Crime-free ordinance goes to Belleville Council
Residents, landlords and city officials have spent more than the past year debating the fine print of a Belleville crime-free housing ordinance
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