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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

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ApplyConnect Updates

ApplyConnect® Screening Solution to Premiere at the 2017 Chico Rental Housing Expo

Streamline your rental application and screening process with ApplyConnect®’s free tools! ApplyConnect®, a secure consumer-initiated, tenant screening solution for landlords and real estate agents, is

Becky Bower January 6, 2017

Rental Housing Legislation

2017 Rental Housing Legislative Changes

From new laws that will affect California’s tenant background check to Seattle, Washington’s “first come, first served” renter law, 2017 has brought an onslaught of

Becky Bower January 4, 2017

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Landlords

Important Steps for Landlords Going on Vacation

This article was originally published on Rentec Direct by Kaycee Wegener Landlords on vacation? Yes, it is possible to take a break from the tenant

Becky Bower December 29, 2016

Tenant Screening

Protect Yourself from Fraud with Credit Monitoring

As you start preparing for Christmas, make sure to take the steps to protect yourself from identity theft. Through frequent credit monitorization, not only do

Becky Bower December 22, 2016

Property Marketing

Top Free Rental Property Listing Sites

When you’re on a budget, paying to post your vacancy on rental property listing sites can seem frivolous. Rather than purchasing listing packages or buying

Becky Bower December 15, 2016

Landlords

5 Common New Year’s Resolutions for Landlords

New Year – New You Whether you’ve already made your personal new year’s resolutions or have decided to wing it, 2017 is a time to

Becky Bower December 13, 2016

Property Marketing

Easy Ways to Connect with your Lead List over the Holidays

As a real estate agent, the holidays can be especially tough as you work on filling your listings while simultaneously battling that pre-holiday work slump.

Becky Bower December 8, 2016

Landlords

How a Realtor Lost my Trust with 1 Email

Recently I applied for rental housing for the first time in several years. I just sold my home and planned to live in an area

Becky Bower December 6, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

3 Leasing Hacks with your ApplyConnect Property Links

ApplyConnect® property links are one of the fastest and most direct ways to get applicants to apply for your vacancy, but are you taking full

Becky Bower November 29, 2016

Landlords

Avoid Potential Burglaries this Thanksgiving and Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is arguably one of the most widely celebrated US holidays. There’s nothing like grubbing on endless amounts of turkey, buttery mashed potatoes and pumpkin

Becky Bower November 21, 2016

Landlords

Inviting Holiday Visitors? 3 Steps to Protect Confidential Information

As family members and friends join you at your home to celebrate the holidays, take some precautions to protect your renter’s personal and confidential information.

Becky Bower November 17, 2016

Landlords

What to Do if Your Applicant is on a Visa

While finding a suitable tenant for your vacancies, you’ve probably come across applicants who are on a visa. Whether it’s a work or student visa,

Becky Bower November 15, 2016

Free Resources

Help Inexperienced Renters with this Move-In Checklist

For most new, inexperienced renters, figuring out what they need before move-in can be extremely stressful. Whether its sponges, dish soap or trash can liners,

Becky Bower November 10, 2016

Free Resources

3 Ways to Show your Tenants you are Thankful (Infograph)

Thanksgiving is well on it’s way, and before you start planning your family feast, consider taking the time to show your tenants you’re thankful for

Becky Bower November 8, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

Get Connected Using ApplyConnect’s Fresh, New Tenant Screening Site!

The ApplyConnect® website has got a whole new look! With the New Year coming up, we thought you deserved a sleek responsive look (early) to

Becky Bower November 3, 2016

Landlords

Prepare for Tax Season with These 4 Resources

As the year comes to a close, take the time to prepare for tax season early. With just a little extra prep work, you’ll avoid

Becky Bower November 1, 2016

Landlords

Signs Your Property Has a Pest Problem

There’s nothing worse than finding out that your rental has been infested with pests. From rodents to insects, knowing what steps to take to exterminate

Becky Bower October 27, 2016

Landlords

Is your Rental Prepared for a Natural Disaster?

Making sure your rental property is prepared for a natural disaster is crucial if you want to minimize potential damages in the future. Whether your

Becky Bower October 25, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

HUD Guidance Leads to Multifamily Lawsuit in Use of Criminal Records

On October 18th, the Department of Justice released a brief that addressed the use of criminal background checks by housing providers. Here is the report:

Becky Bower October 20, 2016

Free Resources

Fall Maintenance Checklist (Infograph)

As it gets closer and closer to the end of the year, start prepping your rental for the colder months, early. Instead of waiting until

Becky Bower October 18, 2016

Landlords

Are Nuisance Ordinance Laws Discriminatory?

Public nuisance ordinance laws have been critiqued by U.S. Senators like Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow as being discriminatory. In their letter to the U.S.

Becky Bower October 13, 2016

Articles for Your Success

ApplyConnect Updates

ApplyConnect® Screening Solution to Premiere at the 2017 Chico Rental Housing Expo

Becky Bower January 6, 2017

Rental Housing Legislation

2017 Rental Housing Legislative Changes

From new laws that will affect California’s tenant background check to Seattle, Washington’s “first come, first served” renter law, 2017 has brought an onslaught of

Becky Bower January 4, 2017

Landlords

Important Steps for Landlords Going on Vacation

This article was originally published on Rentec Direct by Kaycee Wegener Landlords on vacation? Yes, it is possible to take a break from the tenant

Becky Bower December 29, 2016

Tenant Screening

Protect Yourself from Fraud with Credit Monitoring

As you start preparing for Christmas, make sure to take the steps to protect yourself from identity theft. Through frequent credit monitorization, not only do

Becky Bower December 22, 2016

Property Marketing

Top Free Rental Property Listing Sites

When you’re on a budget, paying to post your vacancy on rental property listing sites can seem frivolous. Rather than purchasing listing packages or buying

Becky Bower December 15, 2016

Landlords

5 Common New Year’s Resolutions for Landlords

New Year – New You Whether you’ve already made your personal new year’s resolutions or have decided to wing it, 2017 is a time to

Becky Bower December 13, 2016

Property Marketing

Easy Ways to Connect with your Lead List over the Holidays

As a real estate agent, the holidays can be especially tough as you work on filling your listings while simultaneously battling that pre-holiday work slump.

Becky Bower December 8, 2016

Landlords

How a Realtor Lost my Trust with 1 Email

Recently I applied for rental housing for the first time in several years. I just sold my home and planned to live in an area

Becky Bower December 6, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

3 Leasing Hacks with your ApplyConnect Property Links

ApplyConnect® property links are one of the fastest and most direct ways to get applicants to apply for your vacancy, but are you taking full

Becky Bower November 29, 2016

Landlords

Avoid Potential Burglaries this Thanksgiving and Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is arguably one of the most widely celebrated US holidays. There’s nothing like grubbing on endless amounts of turkey, buttery mashed potatoes and pumpkin

Becky Bower November 21, 2016

Landlords

Inviting Holiday Visitors? 3 Steps to Protect Confidential Information

As family members and friends join you at your home to celebrate the holidays, take some precautions to protect your renter’s personal and confidential information.

Becky Bower November 17, 2016

Landlords

What to Do if Your Applicant is on a Visa

While finding a suitable tenant for your vacancies, you’ve probably come across applicants who are on a visa. Whether it’s a work or student visa,

Becky Bower November 15, 2016

Free Resources

Help Inexperienced Renters with this Move-In Checklist

For most new, inexperienced renters, figuring out what they need before move-in can be extremely stressful. Whether its sponges, dish soap or trash can liners,

Becky Bower November 10, 2016

Free Resources

3 Ways to Show your Tenants you are Thankful (Infograph)

Thanksgiving is well on it’s way, and before you start planning your family feast, consider taking the time to show your tenants you’re thankful for

Becky Bower November 8, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

Get Connected Using ApplyConnect’s Fresh, New Tenant Screening Site!

The ApplyConnect® website has got a whole new look! With the New Year coming up, we thought you deserved a sleek responsive look (early) to

Becky Bower November 3, 2016

Landlords

Prepare for Tax Season with These 4 Resources

As the year comes to a close, take the time to prepare for tax season early. With just a little extra prep work, you’ll avoid

Becky Bower November 1, 2016

Landlords

Signs Your Property Has a Pest Problem

There’s nothing worse than finding out that your rental has been infested with pests. From rodents to insects, knowing what steps to take to exterminate

Becky Bower October 27, 2016

Landlords

Is your Rental Prepared for a Natural Disaster?

Making sure your rental property is prepared for a natural disaster is crucial if you want to minimize potential damages in the future. Whether your

Becky Bower October 25, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

HUD Guidance Leads to Multifamily Lawsuit in Use of Criminal Records

On October 18th, the Department of Justice released a brief that addressed the use of criminal background checks by housing providers. Here is the report:

Becky Bower October 20, 2016

Free Resources

Fall Maintenance Checklist (Infograph)

As it gets closer and closer to the end of the year, start prepping your rental for the colder months, early. Instead of waiting until

Becky Bower October 18, 2016

Landlords

Are Nuisance Ordinance Laws Discriminatory?

Public nuisance ordinance laws have been critiqued by U.S. Senators like Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow as being discriminatory. In their letter to the U.S.

Becky Bower October 13, 2016

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