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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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Lease violations are just that; a violation of the lease terms agreed to by the Resident and owner or Property Management company. These terms are

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Home is where the heart is, that’s why some of the most important decisions when preparing a vacant rental is choosing the right colors. Paint

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California Attempting to Make Convicted Criminals a Protected Class for Housing

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ApplyConnect, the industry’s most advanced tenant screening solution for landlords and real estate agents, recently launched a free smartphone and tablet app to enhance their

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Ready for tax season? If you haven’t heard about tax identity theft, you may not be. Tax identity theft happens when someone files a phony

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The New Year is just around the corner and so are the new California laws that are about to take effect. Here at ApplyConnect, we

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According to the Fair Isaac Corporation, in the 1950’s, Bill Fair and Earl Isaac founded the company, which introduced a new concept of credit scoring

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This year, according to the American Research Group, Inc., American shoppers will spend an average of $861 this holiday season. With the busiest shopping season

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Home is where the heart is, that’s why some of the most important decisions when preparing a vacant rental is choosing the right colors. Paint

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What is your customer acquisition costs? What does it costs the property to obtain a new lease? There is advertising, overhead and staff time- all

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