Background Checks on Tenants in Texas
Increasingly, cities across the United States are considering new laws to govern apartment complexes, including new regulations mandating criminal background checks on tenants. Irving City, Texas is the next big city who’s city council is considering a sweeping proposal of reform.
Landlords also would be required to conduct criminal background checks on all new tenants and [...]
Building gets makeover with tenant screening
Creative Management in Columbia, South Carolina has received some positive press for instituting a new tenant screening and eviction program at the Broad River Terrace apartment complex. The building has 103 units and had a reputation for violence, criminal and gang activity. The new owners instituted a strong tenant screening program after taking ownership in 2003, and crime [...]
Chicago tenants may get protection against foreclosure evictions
Chicago tenants who face eviction due to landlord foreclosure may receive some additional assistance from City Hall. The plan is being put forth by the Chicao mayor Daley, which will provide up to three months of rent and moving expenses for tenants affected by the landlord foreclosure. The new bill is also looking to expand [...]
Screening Tenants for Criminal Activity
The importance of maintaining a safe living environment for your tenants cannot be stressed enough, specifically with regard to criminal activity. According to Amerilawyer.com, “A landlord can be sued for failing to take at least minimal steps to alleviate the risk posed by a violent tenant, a Court has ruled.” The court action’s purpose was [...]
