Gov. Newsom has signed a bill allowing prospective tenants to submit reusable credit reports while applying for rental housing, although it’s up to landlords whether to accept them. The legislation,…
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An Assembly bill sent to the governor’s desk aims to eliminate the need for prospective tenants to pay for separate credit checks every time they apply for a rental. Under…
One of two bills that would prohibit rental property owners from accessing a credit report when a prospective tenant receives a government subsidy will not move forward this year. The…
Proposals that surfaced in the city of Los Angeles this week would prohibit landlords from considering an applicant’s criminal record, credit report or eviction history during the tenant-screening process. On…
The California Apartment Association has stopped legislation that would have prohibited landlords from using credit reports as part of the tenant-screening process. At the request of CAA, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva,…
A newly introduced bill would prohibit landlords from using credit reports while screening prospective tenants. AB 2527 by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, would also ban property owners from asking about…
As you consider prospective renters in 2022, remember that your applicant screening fee can only cover the expenses you incur in the process.
The California Apartment Association is again urging its members to review their tenant-screening procedures, an exercise that could help them avoid costly litigation. CAA’s recommendation comes amid reports that consumer…
As you consider prospective renters in 2021, remember that your applicant screening fee can only cover the expenses you incur in the process. This includes the actual money spent gathering…
The California Apartment Association last week submitted comments to the Fair Employment and Housing Council, which is considering a new round of fair housing regulations. The Fair Employment and Housing…