Most residential landlords rely on tenant screening reports to decide if lease applicants are good candidates. A property owner can see in a report if a prospective tenant has had steady employment and a history of paying bills on time. The report could also reveal...

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The negative impact of credit report errors
A good credit score versus a lower number can make a world of difference for consumers. Approval for credit cards and loans with lower interest rates hinges on a credit report free of negative information. In many cases, an applicant is denied any credit. Many...
Consumer reports and federal Fair Credit Reporting Act protections
Federal law heavily regulates the use of background checks in employment as well as in credit or insurance applications. It is normally not unusual or illegal for an employer to run a background check on a job applicant or employee. But there are federal protections...