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What Background Checks Do Landlords Do?
Real Estate
Landlords typically perform background and credit screenings on potential tenants to establish risk. What background checks do they do?

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Real Estate
Landlords typically perform background and credit screenings on potential tenants to establish risk. What background checks do they do?
Background Screening 101
There are many different guiding cost factors for background checks. From scope to regulations, learn what impacts prices.
Child Care
Kansas offers free background checks for childcare providers, removing financial barriers and enhancing safety in the childcare industry.
Cannabis
Explore California's cannabis cafes, staffing needs, employee protections, and the impact of Assembly Bill 1775 on the industry.
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Real Estate
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a suit on behalf of tenants for discriminatory rejection of rental applicants with criminal records.
Compliance and Legislation
A new law in New Jersey mandates background checks for several healthcare professionals. This article explains the requirements and how to comply.
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct in workplaces can ruin lives and damage companies. Explore what employers must do and know to reduce this risk as much as possible.
Real Estate
Using a background check for real estate rental? The government says, “Put It In Writing.” Learn why you need written communication for rentals.
Real Estate
Background checks can help landlords protect themselves, their property, and other residents in their buildings. What does this entail?
Real Estate
Tenant criminal background checks can be biased. Yet, landlords have a right to vet renters. Efforts to ban checks remain a contentious issue.
Real Estate
Many landlords use tenant screenings, but legislatures continue to restrict their use, which may put landlords in a difficult position.
Criminal Background Checks
Evictions don't appear on a credit report. However, in some states, unpaid rental judgments could remain on a credit record for seven years.
Real Estate
We explore the tenant background check debate, important legislation, and the differing views of landlords and housing advocates.
Compliance and Legislation
Compliance with the law is a central concern when using background checks. See what’s new in screening regulations around the country in 2024.
Drug Screening
Explore strategies to mitigate cheating on drug tests, ensuring workplace safety and compliance in hiring practices.
Compliance and Legislation
The Fair Hiring Banking Act amends Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to change background check requirements.
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