California’s overlapping screening restrictions make it one of the hardest states in which to get a complete and accurate tenant background check completed. If you’re a self-managing landlord reviewing an applicant who has previously lived…
Two states ban application and screening fees entirely. A half-dozen more have tenant screening fee caps tied to documented costs. Several cap fees with a hard dollar ceiling. And a handful of cities stack their…
Screening a tenant is one of the most consequential decisions you make as a landlord. Get it right and you have a reliable occupant who pays on time, treats the property well, and renews. Ignore…