Michael Klazema

New York City Limits Tenant Background Check Options

New York City landlords need to change their tenant background check processes. See the main changes created by the City Council for 2025.

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Nationwide Housing Crisis Drives Controversy Over Tenant Screening

Striking a balance between supporting property owners and affordable access to housing remains controversial. Learn the latest on tenant screening.

Industry News, tenant background checks

NY Landlords' Calls to Repeal the State’s Tenant Protection Act Fail

In 2019, New York landlords demanded the repeal of new rules for housing access. Rental screening regulations in the area continue to expand.

Compliance and Legislation, background checks for tenants

Revived Bill to Ban Tenant Background Checks in New York City Passes

A movement to ban some tenant background checks in New York City finally succeeded. Landlords carved out core exceptions in the final law.

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Fair Chance Housing Ordinances and Tenant Background Checks Update

Current landlords must navigate significant regulatory upheaval in tenant background checks and federal housing vouchers.

Connecticut's Clean Slate Law and Background Check Compliance

Explore how Connecticut's Clean Slate Law affects employers, from adapting hiring processes to ensuring fair practices.

How Background Checks Can Improve Nursing Home Elder Care

Enhance elder care safety with comprehensive background checks. Learn the risks of neglecting screenings and best practices for implementation.

New York Clean Slate Law Signed, Bringing Big Changes

Now signed into law, New York Clean Slate rules will go into effect in 2024. Find out how they may soon begin to impact the hiring process.

Uber Background Check Requirements Change for New Teen Rider Service

There are new Uber background check requirements for some riders. Why? Uber has plans to introduce special accounts made for teenage users. Find out more here.

Will the Proposed Renter's Bill of Rights Impact the Background Check in Real Estate?

Will the government restrict the way landlords use a background check for real estate rentals? A new administration blueprint raises fresh questions.