The housing rental industry is booming. “From 31 percent in 2004, the renter share of all US households climbed to 35 percent in 2012, bringing the total number to 43 million by early 2013,” reports this study from Harvard University. As the rental industry continues...
Some New Orleans property owners are being accused of discriminatory background screening tactics for prospective tenants. If the allegations prove true, the ramifications could affect how property owners are policed when requesting and collecting background checks. A...
Here’s another entry into the crazy but true background screening file… and a solid reminder of why you should occasionally conduct your own background check on yourself AND view your results.From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Alexandria Goree from St. Louis...
Here’s a couple of scenarios to think about:You’re a twenty-something, single woman searching for your first condo. You arrange to work with a male realtor (you saw his picture in a local magazine ad) and he suggests visiting a series of properties one night after you...
A lot of people look good on paper. Just ask anyone who has suffered through a blind date. Regardless if it was a set up by friends or a match.com hookup, somebody was attracted to somebody because of what they saw. We’re not just talking looks, though. It could be a...
Have you ever passed on a candidate because of a low credit score and didn’t tell the person? Have you ever used a social media screen as a legitimate background check? Have you ever screened a candidate without their consent? If you answered yes to any of these...
