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Landlords: The FTC and CFPB Request Public Comment from You!

Becky Bower April 27, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have united to inspect how background screening can impact American renters, with a particular emphasis on examining the use of criminal and housing court records and tenant screening practices. As part of a whole-of-government effort detailed in the White House’s January 2023 Blueprint, the FTC and CFPB are seeking public comment until March 30, 2023. We urge you to voice your unique industry perspective.

The Ideal Tenant & The Ideal Landlord: A How-To Guide

New California Tenant Screening Bill Was Just Passed into Law – Here’s What It Means for Landlords and Renters

Can Your Tenant Legally Own An Alligator As An Emotional Support Animal?

Tenant Screening

Landlords: The FTC and CFPB Request Public Comment from You!

Becky Bower April 27, 2023

Landlords

New California Senate Bill Fights Back Unnecessary Criminal Record Restrictions

Last year, a California court case sought to redact date of birth information from court records and succeeded. The ruling added unnecessary barriers to the

Becky Bower March 23, 2022

Landlords

The CDC’s FAQ Says More About How to File for Eviction

It seems like rental housing laws pop up in the blink of an eye. Since the sweat-inducing rental housing laws proposed in August, we’ve got

Becky Bower October 27, 2020

Tenant Security Has never Been More Important

Landlords

Tenant Information Security Has Never Been More Important – Here’s How to Do It Right

With the holidays coming up and more people shopping online than ever, identity theft is a greater risk than ever. While it’s up to your

Becky Bower October 22, 2020

Landlords

When Renters Go Missing What Should You Do?

Being ghosted by a renter can be a disruptive and confusing experience for any rental property owner. If you’ve never had to engage in the

Becky Bower October 15, 2020

COVID-19

Evictions are Delayed until 2021… Now What?

Just as states were opening up to hear unlawful detainers again, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said psych! After the Trump

Becky Bower September 3, 2020

Landlords

Rental Housing Laws That’ll Make You Sweat

Over the past few years, we’ve seen state legislators turn up the heat when it comes to proposing and passing new landlord-tenant laws and credit

Becky Bower August 27, 2020

COVID-19

How COVID-19 Restrictions Have Impacted Credit Scores

Perseverance and grit are built into the foundations of owning a rental property. While March through June of 2020 was taxing to say the least,

Becky Bower August 20, 2020

Landlords

Are You Prepared for the Eviction Tsunami?

In America, the multifamily housing industry is at crossroads when it comes to evictions. While some states have begun to reopen with the promise that

Becky Bower July 14, 2020

Landlords

The Best Rental Criteria Have These 5 Factors in Common

Rental housing laws surrounding your application, tenant screening, and the decision process are constantly evolving, and it can be tough to keep up. While the

Becky Bower June 23, 2020

California Legislature Building and Flag

Landlords

What You Should Know About California Rental Housing Bills

While these are strange times for all of us, the one constant you can expect in California is rapidly changing rental housing legislation… and even

Becky Bower June 9, 2020

Landlords

Does Unemployment Count as Income in Rental Housing?

The rental housing industry often feels the ripples of economic change in a direct way. Move outs, unpaid rent, late notices, subletters or roommates, and

Becky Bower June 2, 2020

Landlords

The Battle Cry of Recent Rent Protections: What You Need to Know

From the battle cries of a rent strike to outright banning evictions, the response to renters’ rights during the pandemic has varied depending on what

Becky Bower May 21, 2020

Free Resources

Weekly Credit Reports Now Free for a Year

We all know how important credit reports are (and if you don’t – the answer is very). Whether you’re buying a car, a house, applying

Becky Bower May 12, 2020

Landlords

What We Think the Next Protected Class will Be

Criminal records for rental decisions have become increasingly restricted over the past few years, and those efforts could be accelerated. As many local and state

Becky Bower April 28, 2020

COVID-19

You Don’t Have to Fear Criminals Released Early

From Ohio to Alaska, several local and state governments have considered releasing non-violent criminals early to avoid catastrophic coronavirus outbreaks in local prisons and jails…

Becky Bower April 22, 2020

COVID-19

What to Do if your Applicant is Under House Arrest

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) update on April 5th reports that home confinement has already increased “by over 40% since March” and the Attorney General’s emergency order will only further increase these numbers.

Becky Bower April 15, 2020

COVID-19

What You Need to Know About Prison Home Confinements and Rental Housing

Becky Bower April 10, 2020

COVID-19

Need-to-Know Eviction Guidance Among COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the nation in the past few weeks, state and local governments have responded to the threat of mass evictions

Becky Bower March 27, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

First Come, First Served Rental Housing Spreads to Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon’s massive Fair Access in Renting (FAIR) ordinances have officially gone into effect on March 1st. Passing in June 2019, the FAIR ordinances cover

Becky Bower March 3, 2020

Landlords

14 Ways to Treat Yo’ Self in the Rental Housing Industry

Let’s say it for the people in the back – working in the rental housing industry is tough! You wear a lot of different hats,

Becky Bower February 13, 2020

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Tenant Screening

Landlords: The FTC and CFPB Request Public Comment from You!

Becky Bower April 27, 2023

Landlords

New California Senate Bill Fights Back Unnecessary Criminal Record Restrictions

Last year, a California court case sought to redact date of birth information from court records and succeeded. The ruling added unnecessary barriers to the

Becky Bower March 23, 2022

Landlords

The CDC’s FAQ Says More About How to File for Eviction

It seems like rental housing laws pop up in the blink of an eye. Since the sweat-inducing rental housing laws proposed in August, we’ve got

Becky Bower October 27, 2020

Landlords

Tenant Information Security Has Never Been More Important – Here’s How to Do It Right

With the holidays coming up and more people shopping online than ever, identity theft is a greater risk than ever. While it’s up to your

Becky Bower October 22, 2020

Landlords

When Renters Go Missing What Should You Do?

Being ghosted by a renter can be a disruptive and confusing experience for any rental property owner. If you’ve never had to engage in the

Becky Bower October 15, 2020

COVID-19

Evictions are Delayed until 2021… Now What?

Just as states were opening up to hear unlawful detainers again, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said psych! After the Trump

Becky Bower September 3, 2020

Landlords

Rental Housing Laws That’ll Make You Sweat

Over the past few years, we’ve seen state legislators turn up the heat when it comes to proposing and passing new landlord-tenant laws and credit

Becky Bower August 27, 2020

COVID-19

How COVID-19 Restrictions Have Impacted Credit Scores

Perseverance and grit are built into the foundations of owning a rental property. While March through June of 2020 was taxing to say the least,

Becky Bower August 20, 2020

Landlords

Are You Prepared for the Eviction Tsunami?

In America, the multifamily housing industry is at crossroads when it comes to evictions. While some states have begun to reopen with the promise that

Becky Bower July 14, 2020

Landlords

The Best Rental Criteria Have These 5 Factors in Common

Rental housing laws surrounding your application, tenant screening, and the decision process are constantly evolving, and it can be tough to keep up. While the

Becky Bower June 23, 2020

Landlords

What You Should Know About California Rental Housing Bills

While these are strange times for all of us, the one constant you can expect in California is rapidly changing rental housing legislation… and even

Becky Bower June 9, 2020

Landlords

Does Unemployment Count as Income in Rental Housing?

The rental housing industry often feels the ripples of economic change in a direct way. Move outs, unpaid rent, late notices, subletters or roommates, and

Becky Bower June 2, 2020

Landlords

The Battle Cry of Recent Rent Protections: What You Need to Know

From the battle cries of a rent strike to outright banning evictions, the response to renters’ rights during the pandemic has varied depending on what

Becky Bower May 21, 2020

Free Resources

Weekly Credit Reports Now Free for a Year

We all know how important credit reports are (and if you don’t – the answer is very). Whether you’re buying a car, a house, applying

Becky Bower May 12, 2020

Landlords

What We Think the Next Protected Class will Be

Criminal records for rental decisions have become increasingly restricted over the past few years, and those efforts could be accelerated. As many local and state

Becky Bower April 28, 2020

COVID-19

You Don’t Have to Fear Criminals Released Early

From Ohio to Alaska, several local and state governments have considered releasing non-violent criminals early to avoid catastrophic coronavirus outbreaks in local prisons and jails…

Becky Bower April 22, 2020

COVID-19

What to Do if your Applicant is Under House Arrest

Becky Bower April 15, 2020

COVID-19

What You Need to Know About Prison Home Confinements and Rental Housing

Becky Bower April 10, 2020

COVID-19

Need-to-Know Eviction Guidance Among COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the nation in the past few weeks, state and local governments have responded to the threat of mass evictions

Becky Bower March 27, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

First Come, First Served Rental Housing Spreads to Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon’s massive Fair Access in Renting (FAIR) ordinances have officially gone into effect on March 1st. Passing in June 2019, the FAIR ordinances cover

Becky Bower March 3, 2020

Landlords

14 Ways to Treat Yo’ Self in the Rental Housing Industry

Let’s say it for the people in the back – working in the rental housing industry is tough! You wear a lot of different hats,

Becky Bower February 13, 2020

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