Errors in tenant-screening reports are rampant, and can cause serious harm.
Tenant-screening reports, which 9 out of 10 landlords use when considering applicants, can contain false or outdated negative information regarding a prospective renter’s credit, eviction, or criminal history. Such errors are more common than you might think, making it challenging for many to rent an apartment or house. Worse, applicants may not know whether inaccurate, misleading, or outdated negative information on their report was the reason for the landlord’s decision. T