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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?

Rental Housing Legislation

California Criminal Records Under Attack

A bill aiming to restrict landlords’ and property managers’ ability to factor in criminal records in their tenant screening has surfaced in California. Although still

Becky Bower February 4, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

2019’s Rental Housing Laws: What You Need to Know

2019 turned the rental housing industry upside down – with rent caps, stricter tenant screening regulations, and increased tenants’ rights – and set precedent for

Becky Bower January 9, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

The Top 5 Craziest Rental Housing Laws of 2019

While catching up to the latest rental housing laws at the end of each year can be a little intense, legislators had a field day

Becky Bower December 12, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

Your Eviction Might Not Be Legal in California

If you have a renter who needs to be evicted, you might not be able to file for one before 2020. After California’s state-wide rent

Becky Bower December 9, 2019

Landlords

The Big Apple Bans Eviction Records

The state of New York has passed a law that would effectively ban the use of an eviction database scan when screening rental applicants. Signed

Becky Bower November 21, 2019

Landlords

Watch Out Seattle, Roommates Not on the Lease Have Rights

Housing unaffordability has plagued major metros across the U.S., as many young renters have sought living with roommates and family members to curb rental costs.

Becky Bower November 14, 2019

Free Resources

Renter FICO Scores Have Dipped: This is Why it’s Not a Big Deal

ApplyConnect has released the credit, criminal and eviction data for July through September 2019 and discovered that your tenant’s FICO scores trended downward. ApplyConnect’s quarterly

Becky Bower October 23, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

New California Rental Housing Laws You Don’t Want to Miss

When preparing for your property tour, efficiency is key. Small mishaps throughout the day may ruin chances with a prospective renter. A good real estate

Becky Bower October 17, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

BREAKING NEWS: Rent Control is Here to Stay in California

On Tuesday, October 8th, California Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1482 imposing rent control and just-cause eviction rules and fees across California. After

Becky Bower October 8, 2019

Property Marketing

Snag Today’s Renters, No Matter What Generation They Are

Marketing your rental property to potential rental applicants is tricky enough, but marketing to a particular generation of renters can be even trickier. As times

Becky Bower September 19, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

The Latest and Greatest Rental Housing Law Trends

Now that most state legislative sessions have come to an end, many states have enacted (or are considering enacting) new rental housing laws. To help

Becky Bower August 8, 2019

Free Resources

What to Do if you’re Affected by the Equifax Data Breach

If you were one of the 147 million Americans affected by the Equifax data breach in 2017, you can now apply for reimbursement. After agreeing

Becky Bower August 6, 2019

Landlords

The Ultimate Guide to Evictions & Eviction Screening

When it comes to evictions, hindsight is 20/20. As you learn more about filing an unlawful detainer or look for a new, suitable tenant to

Becky Bower July 10, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

Rental Housing Legislation That May Impact California Property Owners

The first quarter of 2019 has been exceptionally busy for California legislators drafting acts, bills, and ordinances intended that would have impacts on the rental

Becky Bower June 5, 2019

Rental Housing Trends

Tenant FICO Scores Trended Down in the first Quarter and This is Why

Data trends highlight the average FICO credit score, as well as the percentage of rental applicants that have criminal and eviction records on their tenant background checks.

Becky Bower May 2, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

New Laws Proposed that Affect Rental Properties

From Arizona to Washington, get an inside look into the rental housing laws that could affect rental properties, owners, property management companies, associations, and tenant screening services.

Becky Bower April 19, 2019

Free Resources

How to Evict a Tenant: The A to Z of the Eviction Process

While most states don’t mandate that you have a ‘good’ (or ‘just’) reason to evict a tenant, many cities and states are starting to require this for the eviction process.

Becky Bower March 27, 2019

Free Resources

Renter FICO, Criminal, and Eviction Trends 2018

ApplyConnect has released a criminal, eviction, and credit score analysis for September through December, 2018. Highlighting the number of rental applicants that have criminal and

Becky Bower January 24, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

Rental House Laws for 2019: Your Roundup of what Passed in 2018

2018’s proposed rental house legislation left the industry relatively unscathed by the end of the year. Despite a few challenges, things are looking up. As

Becky Bower January 9, 2019

Property Marketing

3 Tasks Every Realtor Should do Before the Holidays

As you start creating your end-of-the-year work to-do list for when you’re on your much-needed holiday break, don’t let these three tasks slip your mind.

Becky Bower December 19, 2018

Landlords

Rental Property New Year Resolutions

You know how the saying goes – ‘new year, new me.’ Whether you already have a couple ideas on what your 2019 rental property goals

Becky Bower December 12, 2018

Articles for Your Success

Rental Housing Legislation

California Criminal Records Under Attack

A bill aiming to restrict landlords’ and property managers’ ability to factor in criminal records in their tenant screening has surfaced in California. Although still

Becky Bower February 4, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

2019’s Rental Housing Laws: What You Need to Know

2019 turned the rental housing industry upside down – with rent caps, stricter tenant screening regulations, and increased tenants’ rights – and set precedent for

Becky Bower January 9, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

The Top 5 Craziest Rental Housing Laws of 2019

While catching up to the latest rental housing laws at the end of each year can be a little intense, legislators had a field day

Becky Bower December 12, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

Your Eviction Might Not Be Legal in California

If you have a renter who needs to be evicted, you might not be able to file for one before 2020. After California’s state-wide rent

Becky Bower December 9, 2019

Landlords

The Big Apple Bans Eviction Records

The state of New York has passed a law that would effectively ban the use of an eviction database scan when screening rental applicants. Signed

Becky Bower November 21, 2019

Landlords

Watch Out Seattle, Roommates Not on the Lease Have Rights

Housing unaffordability has plagued major metros across the U.S., as many young renters have sought living with roommates and family members to curb rental costs.

Becky Bower November 14, 2019

Free Resources

Renter FICO Scores Have Dipped: This is Why it’s Not a Big Deal

ApplyConnect has released the credit, criminal and eviction data for July through September 2019 and discovered that your tenant’s FICO scores trended downward. ApplyConnect’s quarterly

Becky Bower October 23, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

New California Rental Housing Laws You Don’t Want to Miss

When preparing for your property tour, efficiency is key. Small mishaps throughout the day may ruin chances with a prospective renter. A good real estate

Becky Bower October 17, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

BREAKING NEWS: Rent Control is Here to Stay in California

On Tuesday, October 8th, California Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1482 imposing rent control and just-cause eviction rules and fees across California. After

Becky Bower October 8, 2019

Property Marketing

Snag Today’s Renters, No Matter What Generation They Are

Marketing your rental property to potential rental applicants is tricky enough, but marketing to a particular generation of renters can be even trickier. As times

Becky Bower September 19, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

The Latest and Greatest Rental Housing Law Trends

Now that most state legislative sessions have come to an end, many states have enacted (or are considering enacting) new rental housing laws. To help

Becky Bower August 8, 2019

Free Resources

What to Do if you’re Affected by the Equifax Data Breach

If you were one of the 147 million Americans affected by the Equifax data breach in 2017, you can now apply for reimbursement. After agreeing

Becky Bower August 6, 2019

Landlords

The Ultimate Guide to Evictions & Eviction Screening

When it comes to evictions, hindsight is 20/20. As you learn more about filing an unlawful detainer or look for a new, suitable tenant to

Becky Bower July 10, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

Rental Housing Legislation That May Impact California Property Owners

The first quarter of 2019 has been exceptionally busy for California legislators drafting acts, bills, and ordinances intended that would have impacts on the rental

Becky Bower June 5, 2019

Rental Housing Trends

Tenant FICO Scores Trended Down in the first Quarter and This is Why

Data trends highlight the average FICO credit score, as well as the percentage of rental applicants that have criminal and eviction records on their tenant background checks.

Becky Bower May 2, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

New Laws Proposed that Affect Rental Properties

From Arizona to Washington, get an inside look into the rental housing laws that could affect rental properties, owners, property management companies, associations, and tenant screening services.

Becky Bower April 19, 2019

Free Resources

How to Evict a Tenant: The A to Z of the Eviction Process

While most states don’t mandate that you have a ‘good’ (or ‘just’) reason to evict a tenant, many cities and states are starting to require this for the eviction process.

Becky Bower March 27, 2019

Free Resources

Renter FICO, Criminal, and Eviction Trends 2018

ApplyConnect has released a criminal, eviction, and credit score analysis for September through December, 2018. Highlighting the number of rental applicants that have criminal and

Becky Bower January 24, 2019

Rental Housing Legislation

Rental House Laws for 2019: Your Roundup of what Passed in 2018

2018’s proposed rental house legislation left the industry relatively unscathed by the end of the year. Despite a few challenges, things are looking up. As

Becky Bower January 9, 2019

Property Marketing

3 Tasks Every Realtor Should do Before the Holidays

As you start creating your end-of-the-year work to-do list for when you’re on your much-needed holiday break, don’t let these three tasks slip your mind.

Becky Bower December 19, 2018

Landlords

Rental Property New Year Resolutions

You know how the saying goes – ‘new year, new me.’ Whether you already have a couple ideas on what your 2019 rental property goals

Becky Bower December 12, 2018

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