Screening Applicants

Michigan Owner Settles HUD's VAWA Discrimination Complaint

July 22, 2024    

And agrees to a financial payment and training.

 

 

A recent conciliation agreement between HUD and a Michigan housing provider shows that HUD continues to monitor compliance with the Violence Against Women Act.

Best Practices When Rejecting Applicants

August 14, 2023    

And denying admissions into the Multifamily Housing program.

 

Earlier this year, the White House published a “Blueprint for a Renter Bill of Rights” that was intended to support the development of policies and procedures that promote fairness for those living in...

FTC Issues Screening Guidance for Owners

February 10, 2017    

Screening for credit and rental history are among the list of permitted screening criteria commonly used by owners [HUD Handbook 4350.3, par. 4-7(F)]. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued new guidance for owners who use background checks to screen tenants to help them comply with the...

Should You Test Applicants and Residents for Drugs?

September 11, 2011    

by John M. Fredericks

New Federal Law Requires Adverse Action Notices to Include Credit Scores

August 23, 2011    

The federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 requires users of consumer reports, beginning on July 21, 2011, to also provide credit scores to applicants if the score was used in taking adverse or unfavorable action against the applicant. Adverse action notices...