Tenant Screening

Did 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...

In the current climate of property management, the ability to make informed decisions about potential tenants is paramount to ensuring the...

Housing providers face several challenges in today’s rental market. One of the many challenges a housing provider faces is how to market their...

If 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...

Like 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...

We all find ourselves unwillingly placed into this post-pandemic phase, many rental housing providers are asking how they are going to continue to...

A 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...

On Tuesday, March 21st, the 9th Circuit Court ruled that Seattle's prohibition on using criminal background checks for housing did not meet the...

It is easier for RHAWA screen applicants who have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Social Insurance Number issued from British Columbia. RHAWA can...

Credit reports are very important screening tools and according to the Associated Press, starting July 1, 2022, they are changing a bit. All three...

During these summer months many of us are running a higher volume of applications, but are you sure you are conducting a full screening? When you...

WA State Law Housing providers are legally required to have Screening Criteria, per RCW 59.18.257. They must give written notice to prospective...