This guide by Franco Simone, Esq. and Lera Blevins, Esq., provides comprehensive advice for landlords on how to screen tenants without violating discrimination laws. It covers advertising vacant units, proper tenant screening procedures, permissible questions, use of criminal background checks, and the legalities around service animals, security deposits, and lease agreements.
Screening Tenants & Avoiding Discrimination Lawsuits
by Simone & Associates | May 23, 2024 | Before you agree to rent, Move In / Move Out Process
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