Middle Name Now Required for Background Checks You have the name, listed on their application and passport, so what’s the worry? Well, you may not have the right name. For example, a married woman may have changed the middle name on her passport to her maiden name, her surname, based on marriage. But she never … Read more
Lawsuits due to Incorrect Forms for Background Checks can be avoided by following the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). What do Michael’s Stores, Whole Foods, Dollar General, Publix, Panera Bread, Chuck E. Cheese and Paramount Pictures share in common? They have all fell victim to class action lawsuits alleging violations of … Read more
Choosing a Tenant Screening Agency Some Homeowner Associations (HOA) may manage the entire tenant background check process in house. This practice may not be cost effective or deliver the best results. Choosing a tenant screening agency can save time and lend expertise to the decision making. Criminal and Sex Offender Record Searches The tenant screening … Read more
Resident Screening Looking back on my own rental property history, I have had some great tenants while others made me want to sell the property as quickly as possible. Years ago, access to applicant information was not as readily available as it is today. Back then, I thought I was a good judge of … Read more