Tenant Risk Verification

Landlord-Tenant Law Basics

tenantriskverification July 25, 2012 0

Most aspects of landlord-tenant relationships are regulated by state and local laws. However, federal statutory law may be a factor (1) in times of national/regional emergencies, (2) in preventing forms of discrimination (e.g., fair

It’s All About Risk: Tenant Screening

tenantriskverification July 24, 2012 0

When a company hires a new employee they conduct a background check as part of the vetting process. This background check draws data from various sources and allows a hiring manager or HR department

Tenant Screening – Adverse Action & Consumer Rights

tenantriskverification July 24, 2012 0

Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act(FCRA) gives prospective tenants specific rights when Adverse Action is taken based in whole or in part on the content of a tenant screening report. Adverse Action is any

TCHC fails to act on criminal tenants

tenantriskverification July 23, 2012 0

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti said government officials are making excuses when they won’t toss tenants who commit crimes out of public housing because it could leave them without a roof over their heads. Unlike private landlords,

Why Some Would-Be Landlords Should Think Twice

tenantriskverification July 23, 2012 0

Conditions for entering the rental housing market are great right now. Home prices are low, and interest rates are too. Demand for rentals is up, vacancies are low, and are expected to stay that

Landlord Agrees to Pay $855,000 Fine

tenantriskverification July 23, 2012 0

A Cincinnati landlord who was accused of several counts of gender discrimination has agreed to pay $855,000 in fines to settle the claims against him. The landlord admitted that he violated the Fair Housing Act

What You Should Know About Tenant Screening

tenantriskverification July 20, 2012 0

As a landlord, it is important that you take the time to do a thorough and in-depth investigation of all potential renters. You want your rental property to maintain its high standards and you

Landlord sued over unhappy home deal

tenantriskverification July 20, 2012 0

A Canberra woman has successfully sued her landlord for thousands of dollars she spent on home improvements under an informal agreement to make a profit from a Wanniassa property. And the magistrate presiding over the