Fair Housing starts with your screening practices. We all understand the concept of fair housing; however, at times our own personal biases can...
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RHAWA provides screening services for members. We encourage rental housing providers to screen all prospective adult tenants. Far more than a...
Read PostDid you know that if you have an applicant who has lived in the United States for a period of time but does not provide a Social Security Number...
Read PostIn the current climate of property management, the ability to make informed decisions about potential tenants is paramount to ensuring the...
Read PostHousing providers face several challenges in today’s rental market. One of the many challenges a housing provider faces is how to market their...
Read PostIf you are not using a screening company that is in compliance with all the rules and regulations specific to your region, you may be sued. Where...
Read PostLike most things in life, it’s best to have a plan. Plans are necessary for making sure that things get done and are completed in the way that...
Read PostWe all find ourselves unwillingly placed into this post-pandemic phase, many rental housing providers are asking how they are going to continue to...
Read PostA few years ago, RHAWA launched a new RMAP as a very promising platform for members to do online lease signing and tenant screening while taking...
Read PostOn Tuesday, March 21st, the 9th Circuit Court ruled that Seattle's prohibition on using criminal background checks for housing did not meet the...
Read PostIt is easier for RHAWA screen applicants who have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Social Insurance Number issued from British Columbia. RHAWA can...
Read PostCredit reports are very important screening tools and according to the Associated Press, starting July 1, 2022, they are changing a bit. All three...
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