Prior to offering residential property for rent, every landlord should develop written screening criteria that will be applied consistently to all applicants. Criteria may include minimum income requirements, credit, tenancy…
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Screening: Establishing Criteria
Prior to offering residential property for rent, every owner and manager should develop written screening criteria that will be applied consistently to all applicants. Criteria should include minimum income requirements, credit, employment,…
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Screening: Fees
When prospective residents apply for rental housing, they may be asked by the owner of the property to cover the cost of any credit reports and other available rental history…
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Screening: Immigration Law and its Effect on Property Owners
California law extends its civil rights law to individuals regardless of citizenship, primary language, or immigration status. These protections were enhanced, effective January 2018 by AB 291 (Chiu). This Industry…
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Tenants Privacy Interest: Files and Records Maintained by the Owner
Does a tenant have a right to privacy in the content of the tenant file containing financial and non-financial material maintained by a landlord? This overview addresses the issue of…
