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Questions and Answers

First Published June 19th, 2015 | Updated April 24th, 2023 Posted in advice, evictions, laws, tenant screening - 0 Comments

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Questions and answers as seen on our Message Boards.

A “How To” for Better Tenant Screening

Posted on April 30th, 2015 Posted in advice, tenant screening - 3 Comments

This detailed case study shows one landlord's tenant screening process. We evaluate the process and advise how they could do it better.

Are Smokers People Too?

First Published March 2nd, 2015 | Updated March 12th, 2015 Posted in advice, evictions, tenant screening - 0 Comments

Landlords in Massachusetts have been granted unusual power to regulate smokers and smoking, even in the privacy of a home.

Who’s the Smartest Section 8 Tenant?

Posted on February 21st, 2015 Posted in financials, News, tenant screening - 0 Comments

This is one section 8 tenant that landlords should surely listen to. His example shows that financial education is one of the great failings of our nation.

Can you Deny a Prospective Tenant Who Has a Criminal History or Is a Sex Offender?

First Published December 18th, 2014 | Updated December 29th, 2022 Posted in tenant screening - 6 Comments

A short analysis of whether you can deny a prospective tenant with a criminal history or a sex offender.

5 Things You’re Doing Wrong With Tenant Screening

First Published November 4th, 2014 | Updated July 10th, 2025 Posted in tenant screening - 9 Comments

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Read this list of 5 things you're doing wrong with tenant screening to improve your rental business. Share with your staff.

5 Steps to Find a Good Tenant

Posted on August 18th, 2014 Posted in advice, tenant screening - 0 Comments

It's not easy to be a successful landlord, but here are five steps to find a good tenant and get started.

Which Tenant Screening Service Is Best?

First Published July 21st, 2014 | Updated October 7th, 2025 Posted in tenant screening - 68 Comments

A review of tenant screening services for credit and criminal background checks, with recommendations and warnings about Massachusetts limitations.

2014 April Newsletter

First Published April 7th, 2014 | Updated October 3rd, 2014 Posted in deleading, News, tenant screening - 0 Comments

2014 April Newsletter