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Reasons to hold onto good Tenants

Doing the proper screening can make a huge different in attracting long terms tenants. Since it costs on average more than $4000 to replace a tenant, landlords should do all that they can to keep good tenants.

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Reasons to hold onto good Tenants

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  1. Avoiding Discrimination While Screening Tenants Houserie

  2. The Fair Housing Act • Federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing-related transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability • Prohibited in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings

  3. State Laws • It is important to follow state-specific laws along with the federal laws • Some states have a Fair Housing Act also

  4. Tenant Rights • The right to a safe and sanitary home along with privacy, peace, and quiet • Written receipts for rent or deposits

  5. Tenant Rights Continued • Notice of changes in lease terms • Repairs made within a reasonable amount of time after being requested

  6. Discrimination of Families with Kids • It is illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to a single parent or a family with children • Landlords cannot force families with children to live in certain areas of a complex or require the children to remain indoors

  7. Use Houserie Tenant Screening • To help avoid lawsuits, use Houserie tenant screening • A discrimination free screening tool

  8. Screening Packages Available • Basic, Premier, and Ultimate all include a national criminal and sex offender search and a social security number trace • Also available are a national eviction search and quick tenant credit score card

  9. How Houserie Works • Each potential renter is scored using data including tenant’s credit report, eviction history, criminal history, and application data • Provides a tenant background and credit check that assesses the overall quality of the tenant

  10. For More Information • Visit www.houserie.com • You can create an account, setup screening request, setup payment information, and then view your tenant’s background report

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