FTC and CFPB seek public comment on background screening and renters’ housing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are requesting comment on background screening issues affecting individuals who seek rental housing in the U.S., including how the […]
Criminal history may soon be actual history
Excerpted from a Riverdale Press story by Joseph De La Cruz Background checks can make or break someone. Especially if that someone has a criminal history. Such checks may already […]
Lack of housing background checks leads to alleged rapist living on campus
Excerpted from a University Press story by Kendall Little Eight months before becoming a Florida Atlantic University (FAU) student, Riley Hayes allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl […]
Understanding the Tenant Background Check: A Guide for Landlords
Excerpted from Millionacres by Tara Mastroeni As a landlord, it’s absolutely crucial to conduct a tenant background check before you sign any leases or allow anyone to live in your […]