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Bill paves way for reusable credit reports in tenant screening

August 23, 2022

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…

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Lawmaker shelves bill targeting use of credit reports when tenant has gov subsidy

June 1, 2022

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…

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Oakland’s Source of Income Discrimination Law – The Equitable Access to Low Income (“EQUAL”) Housing Ordinance

Effective July 16, 2019, the City of Oakland prohibits discrimination based on a tenant’s receipt of housing assistance, such as Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. (Oakland Municipal Code 8.22.900.)

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Oakland’s Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance

On February 4, 2020, the Oakland City Council adopted the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance. The Ordinance is intended to remove barriers to and expand access to housing for…

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CAA denounces proposal to ban essential tenant-screening tools in L.A.

March 10, 2022

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…

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Lawmaker shelves bill targeting credit reports in tenant screening

March 8, 2022

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,…

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Legislation targets credit reports in tenant screening

March 3, 2022

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…

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Update to maximum applicant-screening fee for 2022

February 11, 2022

As you consider prospective renters in 2022, remember that your applicant screening fee can only cover the expenses you incur in the process.

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Litigation alert: Make sure tenant screening complies with state law

November 4, 2021

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…

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Using Credit Reports in Tenant Screening: Adverse Action Notices, Red Flags Rule, and the Disposal Rule

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Checking credit is a pillar of the screening process, and for good reason. An applicant’s credit is part of the criteria used to evaluate whether they will pay the rent…

Bill paves way for reusable credit reports in tenant screening

Lawmaker shelves bill targeting use of credit reports when tenant has gov subsidy

Oakland’s Source of Income Discrimination Law – The Equitable Access to Low Income (“EQUAL”) Housing Ordinance

Oakland’s Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance

CAA denounces proposal to ban essential tenant-screening tools in L.A.

Lawmaker shelves bill targeting credit reports in tenant screening

Legislation targets credit reports in tenant screening

Update to maximum applicant-screening fee for 2022

Litigation alert: Make sure tenant screening complies with state law

Using Credit Reports in Tenant Screening: Adverse Action Notices, Red Flags Rule, and the Disposal Rule

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