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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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Landlords

Your Guide to What a Background Check Is

A background check is one of, if not the, most important part of a landlord’s job. You can hire someone for day to day tasks,

Nicole Seidner March 9, 2020

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Get Ready to Handle the Worst Time Shift of the Year

Springtime means so many wonderful things. The trees are blossoming, flowers are blooming, bees are attacking anything sugary, and the time change will make us

Nicole Seidner March 5, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

First Come, First Served Rental Housing Spreads to Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon’s massive Fair Access in Renting (FAIR) ordinances have officially gone into effect on March 1st. Passing in June 2019, the FAIR ordinances cover

Becky Bower March 3, 2020

Landlords

How to Tell if You Have Property Damage or Wear & Tear

When it’s time for your current tenant to move out, it’s important to assess any damages that may have occurred during their occupancy. Once you’ve

Guest Author February 27, 2020

Free Resources

HUD’s Guidance for Emotional Support Animals Made Simple

Life may not be fair, but HUD and the FHA are here to try and help by releasing new guidance for housing providers. U.S. Department

Nicole Seidner February 25, 2020

Landlords

How to Determine the Perfect Rent Price

Setting the rental price for your investment property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a landlord. Getting it wrong could mean

Guest Author February 20, 2020

Free Resources

When your Tenant Needs More than Just a Hand

The world is comforting when it makes sense. When all the tenants are happy, everyone has what they need, and the parking has all been

Nicole Seidner February 18, 2020

Free Resources

Renter FICO Scores Dropped, but It’s Not the Time To Worry

ApplyConnect has released credit, criminal and eviction data trends from 2019’s final quarter, October through December. The quarterly data analysis highlights the number of rental

Nicole Seidner February 17, 2020

Landlords

14 Ways to Treat Yo’ Self in the Rental Housing Industry

Let’s say it for the people in the back – working in the rental housing industry is tough! You wear a lot of different hats,

Becky Bower February 13, 2020

Free Resources

Online Polls: An Identity Thief’s Greatest Tool

As I scroll through my social media pages, I often come across these polls passed along by friends, family and colleagues. It sounds like a

Caryn Bennett February 11, 2020

Landlords

How to Successfully Announce a Rent Increase

Informing a tenant that their rent will be increasing is a thorny job for any landlord. Rental property owners undoubtedly deserve to gain a fair

Guest Author February 10, 2020

Free Resources

You Need to Know your Fair Housing Acts to Survive the Industry

Now is the time to discuss everyone’s favorite subject, fair housing law. Such a fun topic, right up there with favorite sports team, latest blockbusting

Nicole Seidner February 6, 2020

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

Landlords

How to Get the Best Profit Out of Your Rentals

One of the things that’s feared by most landlords is putting up a vacant rental property and not getting a tenant within a reasonable time.

Guest Author January 30, 2020

Landlords

How to Improve Cash Flow with Online Rent Payments

Investing in rental properties is a fantastic and incredibly popular way to bring in passive income. Whether you’re pursuing financial independence and early retirement or

Guest Author January 28, 2020

Landlords

House Hacking Pros & Cons You Should Know

For thousands of people in America, being a homeowner is a concept that seems just out of reach. However, with a little creativity and innovation

Rayna Opoku January 23, 2020

Landlords

5 Problems New Landlords Should be Prepared for

It’s every landlord’s worst nightmare: a call in the middle of the night that the rental is flooding. Or maybe you’re worried about rental payments

Guest Author January 21, 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

Landlords

What to do When a Bad Property Manager Damages your Reputation

There are several reasons a landlord will choose to hire a property manager. Perhaps with so many properties, it’s easier for you to have a

Nicole Seidner January 17, 2020

Landlords

The Most Important Information to Include in Your Lease Agreements

Managing a rental property requires many different skill sets along with a continuous focus of staying on top of legal responsibilities attached to it. One

Guest Author January 14, 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

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Landlords

Your Guide to What a Background Check Is

A background check is one of, if not the, most important part of a landlord’s job. You can hire someone for day to day tasks,

Nicole Seidner March 9, 2020

Free Resources

Get Ready to Handle the Worst Time Shift of the Year

Springtime means so many wonderful things. The trees are blossoming, flowers are blooming, bees are attacking anything sugary, and the time change will make us

Nicole Seidner March 5, 2020

Rental Housing Legislation

First Come, First Served Rental Housing Spreads to Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon’s massive Fair Access in Renting (FAIR) ordinances have officially gone into effect on March 1st. Passing in June 2019, the FAIR ordinances cover

Becky Bower March 3, 2020

Landlords

How to Tell if You Have Property Damage or Wear & Tear

When it’s time for your current tenant to move out, it’s important to assess any damages that may have occurred during their occupancy. Once you’ve

Guest Author February 27, 2020

Free Resources

HUD’s Guidance for Emotional Support Animals Made Simple

Life may not be fair, but HUD and the FHA are here to try and help by releasing new guidance for housing providers. U.S. Department

Nicole Seidner February 25, 2020

Landlords

How to Determine the Perfect Rent Price

Setting the rental price for your investment property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a landlord. Getting it wrong could mean

Guest Author February 20, 2020

Free Resources

When your Tenant Needs More than Just a Hand

The world is comforting when it makes sense. When all the tenants are happy, everyone has what they need, and the parking has all been

Nicole Seidner February 18, 2020

Free Resources

Renter FICO Scores Dropped, but It’s Not the Time To Worry

ApplyConnect has released credit, criminal and eviction data trends from 2019’s final quarter, October through December. The quarterly data analysis highlights the number of rental

Nicole Seidner February 17, 2020

Landlords

14 Ways to Treat Yo’ Self in the Rental Housing Industry

Let’s say it for the people in the back – working in the rental housing industry is tough! You wear a lot of different hats,

Becky Bower February 13, 2020

Free Resources

Online Polls: An Identity Thief’s Greatest Tool

As I scroll through my social media pages, I often come across these polls passed along by friends, family and colleagues. It sounds like a

Caryn Bennett February 11, 2020

Landlords

How to Successfully Announce a Rent Increase

Informing a tenant that their rent will be increasing is a thorny job for any landlord. Rental property owners undoubtedly deserve to gain a fair

Guest Author February 10, 2020

Free Resources

You Need to Know your Fair Housing Acts to Survive the Industry

Now is the time to discuss everyone’s favorite subject, fair housing law. Such a fun topic, right up there with favorite sports team, latest blockbusting

Nicole Seidner February 6, 2020

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

Landlords

How to Get the Best Profit Out of Your Rentals

One of the things that’s feared by most landlords is putting up a vacant rental property and not getting a tenant within a reasonable time.

Guest Author January 30, 2020

Landlords

How to Improve Cash Flow with Online Rent Payments

Investing in rental properties is a fantastic and incredibly popular way to bring in passive income. Whether you’re pursuing financial independence and early retirement or

Guest Author January 28, 2020

Landlords

House Hacking Pros & Cons You Should Know

For thousands of people in America, being a homeowner is a concept that seems just out of reach. However, with a little creativity and innovation

Rayna Opoku January 23, 2020

Landlords

5 Problems New Landlords Should be Prepared for

It’s every landlord’s worst nightmare: a call in the middle of the night that the rental is flooding. Or maybe you’re worried about rental payments

Guest Author January 21, 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

Landlords

What to do When a Bad Property Manager Damages your Reputation

There are several reasons a landlord will choose to hire a property manager. Perhaps with so many properties, it’s easier for you to have a

Nicole Seidner January 17, 2020

Landlords

The Most Important Information to Include in Your Lease Agreements

Managing a rental property requires many different skill sets along with a continuous focus of staying on top of legal responsibilities attached to it. One

Guest Author January 14, 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

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