The federal government has fined TransUnion a total of $23 million — including some $14 million to be paid to consumers — over illegal rental background checks and security locks and freezes on ...

An empty month is cheaper than a bad renter. Learn why rushed tenant screening creates major financial and legal risks for everyday landlords.

Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes Whether you manage one ...

In the first advisory opinion, the CFPB addresses the provision of background check reports. Background checks are used by landlords and employers to make rental and employment determinations, ...

When it comes to renting out your rental property, choosing the right tenant is one of the most important decisions you will make, which is why it’s important to understand how to run a background ...

Portable tenant screening reports, or PTSRs, might not be the most common topic in landlording circles, but as more states look to recognize these reports, they're bound to become more prevalent. In ...