We recommend that you look at alternative methods to achieve your goal. First, you will need a written authorization from each tenant to obtain a report.
via SFgate.c0m
Jul 19
My former tenants frequently use me as a reference when they switch apartments. I think it is because I am both a landlord and a real estate broker; they think I can talk the talk.
Well I can, but a lot of the landlords and agents who call me can’t.
Here are the two worst types of reference check calls I get:
via Boston.com.
May 18
A recent report from The National Association of Independent Landlords recommends that landlords complete background checks for tenants.
And it makes perfect sense.
Apr 24
Years ago, it was common to use the Sunday newspaper to advertise one’s rental properties. However, due to rising ad costs and a generation that uses the Internet instead of the newspaper, the best way to get large responses to a rental ad has now become Craig’s List.
Feb 25
Bakersfield landlord said people moved into his rental home without his permission after paying the deposit with a bad check. That started a much bigger case that ended with the arrests.
via Bakersfield Now
Feb 14
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – A Dubuque landlord has decided to no longer accept Section 8 tenants after he found a rental unit in shambles and the tenant gone.
Feb 14
Vacancies in many apartment buildings have increased to between 30% and 40% in many areas of the country. Apartment building owners who just a few years ago had occupancy rates as high as 90% to 100% are now facing a situation where they are unable to pay their mortgage and can’t cover their operating expenses.
via Read More.
Jan 29
Some landlords are starting to adjust the amounts they collect from their tenants based on the credit strength of the tenants. Many claim this is discrimination and there are probably some localities either preventing it or limiting it, or they will
