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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.

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Avoid Rental Liabilities with these Simple Steps

Minimizing liabilities within your leasing process is an important aspect of protecting you and your property. Without performing thorough tenant screening, providing Adverse Action Notices

Becky Bower January 31, 2017

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2017 “Ban the Box” Legislation

Although most passed and proposed 2017 “Ban the Box” legislation affects employment (except for one law, which affects Washington D.C. landlords and real estate agents),

Becky Bower January 26, 2017

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New California Regulations on Pesticides and Bedbugs

To a landlord, there’s nothing worse than finding out your property is infested with bedbugs, or some other type of pest. With new legislation hitting

Becky Bower January 24, 2017

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Win a Kate Spade Purse with ApplyConnect!

This contest has ended . . . Love using ApplyConnect®? Let us know and you’ll be entered to win a new Kate Spade Handbag! As a

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Should you be Required to Accept All Emotional Support Animals?

The term “emotional support animal” has always produced mixed opinions, with some landlords claiming that it’s a loophole term to get applicants’ pets accepted, while

Becky Bower January 12, 2017

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The Difference Between Millennial and Gen X Renters (Infographic)

As you get ready to market your new vacancy, take some time to familiarize yourself with the two biggest groups of applicants: Millennials and Generation

Becky Bower January 10, 2017

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Unpacking the Meaning of a Trump Administration for Apartment Housing

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Ryan Green November 18, 2016

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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

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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

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Associations can Boost Monthly Revenue with ApplyConnect’s® Affinity Program

ApplyConnect® is now offering Apartment Associations, Associations of Real Estate Brokers and Agents, and Vendors to the Property Management Industry a chance to passively boost

Becky Bower February 2, 2017

Landlords

Avoid Rental Liabilities with these Simple Steps

Minimizing liabilities within your leasing process is an important aspect of protecting you and your property. Without performing thorough tenant screening, providing Adverse Action Notices

Becky Bower January 31, 2017

Rental Housing Legislation

2017 “Ban the Box” Legislation

Although most passed and proposed 2017 “Ban the Box” legislation affects employment (except for one law, which affects Washington D.C. landlords and real estate agents),

Becky Bower January 26, 2017

Landlords

New California Regulations on Pesticides and Bedbugs

To a landlord, there’s nothing worse than finding out your property is infested with bedbugs, or some other type of pest. With new legislation hitting

Becky Bower January 24, 2017

ApplyConnect Updates

Win a Kate Spade Purse with ApplyConnect!

This contest has ended . . . Love using ApplyConnect®? Let us know and you’ll be entered to win a new Kate Spade Handbag! As a

Becky Bower January 19, 2017

ApplyConnect Updates

Up your Rental Game with ApplyConnect Enhancements

When you start a new year, you want everything to go smoothly. You want your vacancies to be filled, your tenants to pay on time,

Becky Bower January 17, 2017

Landlords

Should you be Required to Accept All Emotional Support Animals?

The term “emotional support animal” has always produced mixed opinions, with some landlords claiming that it’s a loophole term to get applicants’ pets accepted, while

Becky Bower January 12, 2017

Free Resources

The Difference Between Millennial and Gen X Renters (Infographic)

As you get ready to market your new vacancy, take some time to familiarize yourself with the two biggest groups of applicants: Millennials and Generation

Becky Bower January 10, 2017

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

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

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

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What to Do if Your Applicant is on a Visa

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Becky Bower November 15, 2016

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