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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?

ApplyConnect Updates

It’s Here! The New Apply Three from ApplyConnect

There’s a lot going on in 2020. It’s about time for something distinctly not bad to happen. How about something exciting? Something that can help

Ryan Green October 30, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

Cook County Criminal Records Restricted to Just 3 Years

Cook County, Illinois has passed a Just Housing Ordinance, restricting the use of criminal records for tenant screening. Following the anti-tenant screening trend, this new

Ryan Green January 20, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

Does Consumer Credit Need to be Reformed?

This is a war. It’s a war every company faces, or every government agency faces, whether you’re a credit bureau, a financial institution, or industrial company, there are criminals in nation-states that are attacking us.

Ryan Green March 19, 2019

tenant credit and background check guide

Landlords

A ‘how to’ guide for tenant credit and background checks

Finding the right tenants for your property in most cases means you have to search for a stranger you can trust with one of your

Ryan Green February 27, 2019

31 questions to qualify potential renters

Free Resources

31 Excellent Questions You Need to Qualify Renters

Filling a rental property was a straight-forward process at one point in time (or so I’ve been told). Now maintaining even a small rental portfolio

Ryan Green February 13, 2019

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Rental Housing Trends

How to Rent Single-Family Rentals like a Pro

As you know, the demand for rental properties is booming. In fact, at least half of American households rent in 18 of the country’s 35

Ryan Green October 9, 2018

Rental Housing Legislation

Phase Two of the National Consumer Assistance Plan is Now in Effect

Phase Two of the credit bureau’s National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP) is now in effect! Experian®, Equifax®, and TransUnion® have been slowly rolling out the

Ryan Green September 15, 2017

Rental Housing Legislation

Washington’s New Tenant Screening Law is now in Effect

As of June 9th, 2017, Washington landlords that rely on tenant screening to vet their rental applicants will need to adhere to a new law.

Ryan Green June 29, 2017

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ApplyConnect Updates

kate spade Purse Giveaway with ApplyConnect!

This contest has ended . . . ApplyConnect® is giving away a kate spade purse to one lucky winner who submits feedback about their experience

Ryan Green February 7, 2017

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Rental Housing Legislation

Unpacking the Meaning of a Trump Administration for Apartment Housing

Source: Unpacking the Meaning of a Trump Administration for Apartment Housing Uncertainty dominated the commentary written by key real estate analysts trying to forecast how

Ryan Green November 18, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

ALERT: OPPOSE Hiding Eviction Reports / Unlawful Detainer in Tenant Screening (AB 2819)

UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2016: This bill has made it to the governor’s desk, and is likely to be passed. Under California’s unlawful detainer (UD) “masking”

Ryan Green August 4, 2016

Free Resources

Top 3 Ways to Visually Attract Tenants (Infographic)

Using visual content to attract tenants to your rental vacancies is vital. Here’s 3 ways you can secure that you’re attracting rental applicants visually.

Ryan Green July 19, 2016

Landlords

How To Increase Renewal Rates

Tenant turnover expenses can quickly add up beyond the time investment required to fill a vacant property. Multifamily Executive reported last year that renewal rates

Ryan Green July 12, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

HUD Bans Using Arrests Records

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on April 4th, 2016 that is going to require all single-family and multifamily rental

Ryan Green April 4, 2016

Tenant Screening

Which Credit Risk Score Model is Right for Your Rental Screening?

You hear about credit risk scores all the time on TV, websites, credit card promotions in your mail and even on your cell phone apps,

Ryan Green March 8, 2016

Landlords

Spring Cleaning Checklist for your Rental Property

While the weather may not feel like it’ll be spring anytime soon, the season will be here before you know it. Along with blooming plant

Ryan Green March 1, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

2016 Rental Housing Legislative Changes

With 2016 already here, new legislation has accompanied the New Year. Keep up to date with the new changes taking effect in California, and some

Ryan Green January 5, 2016

Landlords

The Landlord Guide to Tenant Screening

Consider the age we live in where information is king. Nearly everything you do is monitored and recorded in some database, and used for any

Ryan Green October 22, 2015

Rental Housing Legislation

Recent Rental Housing Legislation That May Affect Your Business

Recently there have been changes throughout the country that can affect the way your business must work with applicants during the rental screening process. If

Ryan Green September 15, 2015

ApplyConnect Updates

Notify Applicants of Your Rental Decision Instantly

Newest Feature of ApplyConnect® ApplyConnect®, the industry’s most advanced tenant screening solution for landlords and real estate agents, recently made enhancements to their users’ experience.

Ryan Green August 26, 2015

Landlords

Ten Steps to be a Successful Landlord Who Tenants Will Love – Part 2 of 2

Last week I talked about five ways to turn your investment properties into a successful venture that will help drive revenue with stable and happy

Ryan Green August 25, 2015

Articles for Your Success

ApplyConnect Updates

It’s Here! The New Apply Three from ApplyConnect

There’s a lot going on in 2020. It’s about time for something distinctly not bad to happen. How about something exciting? Something that can help

Ryan Green October 30, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

Cook County Criminal Records Restricted to Just 3 Years

Cook County, Illinois has passed a Just Housing Ordinance, restricting the use of criminal records for tenant screening. Following the anti-tenant screening trend, this new

Ryan Green January 20, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

Does Consumer Credit Need to be Reformed?

Ryan Green March 19, 2019

Landlords

A ‘how to’ guide for tenant credit and background checks

Finding the right tenants for your property in most cases means you have to search for a stranger you can trust with one of your

Ryan Green February 27, 2019

Free Resources

31 Excellent Questions You Need to Qualify Renters

Filling a rental property was a straight-forward process at one point in time (or so I’ve been told). Now maintaining even a small rental portfolio

Ryan Green February 13, 2019

Rental Housing Trends

How to Rent Single-Family Rentals like a Pro

As you know, the demand for rental properties is booming. In fact, at least half of American households rent in 18 of the country’s 35

Ryan Green October 9, 2018

Rental Housing Legislation

Phase Two of the National Consumer Assistance Plan is Now in Effect

Phase Two of the credit bureau’s National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP) is now in effect! Experian®, Equifax®, and TransUnion® have been slowly rolling out the

Ryan Green September 15, 2017

Rental Housing Legislation

Washington’s New Tenant Screening Law is now in Effect

As of June 9th, 2017, Washington landlords that rely on tenant screening to vet their rental applicants will need to adhere to a new law.

Ryan Green June 29, 2017

ApplyConnect Updates

kate spade Purse Giveaway with ApplyConnect!

This contest has ended . . . ApplyConnect® is giving away a kate spade purse to one lucky winner who submits feedback about their experience

Ryan Green February 7, 2017

Rental Housing Legislation

Unpacking the Meaning of a Trump Administration for Apartment Housing

Source: Unpacking the Meaning of a Trump Administration for Apartment Housing Uncertainty dominated the commentary written by key real estate analysts trying to forecast how

Ryan Green November 18, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

ALERT: OPPOSE Hiding Eviction Reports / Unlawful Detainer in Tenant Screening (AB 2819)

UPDATE AUGUST 18, 2016: This bill has made it to the governor’s desk, and is likely to be passed. Under California’s unlawful detainer (UD) “masking”

Ryan Green August 4, 2016

Free Resources

Top 3 Ways to Visually Attract Tenants (Infographic)

Using visual content to attract tenants to your rental vacancies is vital. Here’s 3 ways you can secure that you’re attracting rental applicants visually.

Ryan Green July 19, 2016

Landlords

How To Increase Renewal Rates

Tenant turnover expenses can quickly add up beyond the time investment required to fill a vacant property. Multifamily Executive reported last year that renewal rates

Ryan Green July 12, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

HUD Bans Using Arrests Records

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on April 4th, 2016 that is going to require all single-family and multifamily rental

Ryan Green April 4, 2016

Tenant Screening

Which Credit Risk Score Model is Right for Your Rental Screening?

You hear about credit risk scores all the time on TV, websites, credit card promotions in your mail and even on your cell phone apps,

Ryan Green March 8, 2016

Landlords

Spring Cleaning Checklist for your Rental Property

While the weather may not feel like it’ll be spring anytime soon, the season will be here before you know it. Along with blooming plant

Ryan Green March 1, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

2016 Rental Housing Legislative Changes

With 2016 already here, new legislation has accompanied the New Year. Keep up to date with the new changes taking effect in California, and some

Ryan Green January 5, 2016

Landlords

The Landlord Guide to Tenant Screening

Consider the age we live in where information is king. Nearly everything you do is monitored and recorded in some database, and used for any

Ryan Green October 22, 2015

Rental Housing Legislation

Recent Rental Housing Legislation That May Affect Your Business

Recently there have been changes throughout the country that can affect the way your business must work with applicants during the rental screening process. If

Ryan Green September 15, 2015

ApplyConnect Updates

Notify Applicants of Your Rental Decision Instantly

Ryan Green August 26, 2015

Landlords

Ten Steps to be a Successful Landlord Who Tenants Will Love – Part 2 of 2

Last week I talked about five ways to turn your investment properties into a successful venture that will help drive revenue with stable and happy

Ryan Green August 25, 2015

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