Guide

How to run a tenant background check the right way

Background checks are useful only when applied uniformly. The moment they're not, they become a fair-housing liability.

Overview

Background checks are useful only when applied uniformly. The moment they're not, they become a fair-housing liability.

Checklist

  • Publish the criteria.
  • Run the same report on every applicant.
  • Decide against the published standard.
  • Issue adverse-action notices when a report drives the decision.
  • Retain the record.
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