Resident Screening and Consumer Reporting

Here is a summary of NMHC’s research and information on Resident Screening and Consumer Reporting

Latest Update: Jun 2, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have requested information from rental industry stakeholders—including both renters and housing providers—on screening practices in the rental industry.

Quarter 1 Webinar Update: Washington Focuses on Regulation

During this NMHC advocacy update webinar, staff walk through several burgeoning topics, including the White House's two-art resident-centric housing affordability plan that includes a “Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights” and a “Resident-Centered Housing Challenge."

Issue Fact Sheet

More information on Resident Screening and Consumer Reporting, in addition to the NMHC/NAA viewpoint.

Renter Payment Reporting: Considerations for Rental Housing Operators

This resource reviews developments in the renter payment reporting space and discusses considerations for rental housing operators that are evaluating their role in renter payment reporting.

Expert Insight on Rent Payment Reporting

When it comes to economic mobility and housing affordability, the power of renter payment reporting is suddenly front and center in the multifamily space. Learn the potential advantages of consumer-permissioned programs and why some operators chose to do more. Host Alison Johnson is joined by veteran multifamily industry attorney Jay Harris.

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Resident Screening and Consumer Reporting

Resident Screening Updates

Advocacy In Action Webinar

Fact Sheet

NMHC White Paper

Podcast

News

Advocacy

Resources

Staff Resource

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