tenant background checks: Tenant Screening: Accessing Bad Check Databases - 01/23/09 05:10 AM
Wouldn't you like to find out if an applicant has written a bad check before you rent to them, or make sure the check they offered to you is good before you accept it and give them the keys to your property?
The TeleCheck® Check Verification Service is available to all AAOA members, including free members, either alone or with an AAOA screening package.
An applicant's check writing history can indicate what type of renter they will be.  Read more...
To access the service visit www.joinaaoa.org, and sign up for one of our membership options, including free membership, or our new limited membership that allows … (1 comments)

tenant background checks: Greening the White House-It`s Not Just About the Light Bulbs. It`s About Jobs - 01/21/09 03:39 AM
 
By making even moderate changes to renewable energy and energy efficiency policies at the Federal level, the new administration can create jobs. These policy changes will help workers put gas in their cars, food on their tables, and give people hope and reason to care about the little: picking up those flimsy plastic bags littering our neighborhoods, and the big: creating a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.
The American Solar Energy Society released a report on January 15, 2009 stating that "green" industries generated $10.3 billion in sales and accounted for more than 4% of Colorado's state product … (1 comments)

tenant background checks: Arnold Schwarzenegger Puts Muscle Behind Renewable Energy - 12/04/08 02:47 AM
If all goes well, an Executive Order signed by Governor Schwarzenegger will not only advance California's transition to clean energy but boost the economy as well.
According to an economic study conducted by the University of California at Berkeley and Next 10, California's policies will create as many as 403,000 jobs in the next twelve years and household incomes will increase by 48 billion dollars.
Governor Tired of the Red Tape
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Check out our Green Pages for information on money saving tips that help the environment.  Once there, click on the Green Forum.
American Apartment Owners Association offers discounts … (3 comments)

tenant background checks: TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Quick Tips Checklist for Finding Red Flags - 02/14/08 03:37 AM
TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Quick Tips Checklist for Finding Red Flags
While nothing takes the place of tenant screening reports and employment and personal references, here are some quick ways to check whether your prospective tenant is giving you valid information: Read more...
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tenant background checks: How-To Tips for Tenant File Maintenance - 01/17/08 03:46 AM
Screening the tenant before you rent is only half the battle. Circumstances can change, and your ideal tenant can become a potential rent collection problem. Maintaining a current and complete tenant file is a simple way to protect your valuable investment. 
Remember, the sooner you are aware of a potential problem, the sooner you can gain control and minimize your losses.
Here are some tips for Tenant File Maintenance:
 
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tenant background checks: TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS: Four Tips to Detect Fraud - 01/14/08 04:31 AM
TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Four Tips to Detect Fraud 
For many landlords, "fraud" is a four-letter word. That's because they know it spells getting ripped off, with precious little recourse to collect the bad tenant debt. Unfortunately, a significant number of rental applications are completely fabricated, from the applicant's name and social security number to job, bank and personal references. Many delinquent tenants are better at writing fiction than holding down a job!
Learn to recognize some common - and some not so common - signs of fraud:
The bolder forms of fraud involve stolen or fake ID and often are used by professional con artists.  Always meet face-to-face with … (3 comments)

tenant background checks: TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS: The Previous Address Tenant History (PATH) Report - 01/14/08 04:18 AM
TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS 101: WHY THE PREVIOUS ADDRESS TENANT HISTORY (PATH) IS A CHEAP AND EASY WAY TO SEE IF YOUR PROSPECT IS TELLING THE WHOLE TRUTH
The Previous Address Tenant History, or PATH report, is cheap -only about $6, a cost that is charged against the application fee is most cases.
But don't let the low cost fool you - this report offers a lot of bang of the buck!
The Previous Address Tenant History:
Lists each address that is associated with the applicant's social security number. Lists the date ranges at each address.With this information, the landlord can:
Evaluate if the prospect is telling … (0 comments)

tenant background checks: TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS 101: WHY THE PREVIOUS ADDRESS TENANT HISTORY (PATH) IS A CHEAP AND EASY WAY TO SEE IF YOUR PROSPECT IS TELLING THE WHOLE TRUTH - 12/05/07 07:03 AM
The Previous Address Tenant History, or PATH report, is cheap -only about $6, a cost that is charged against the application fee is most cases.
But don't let the low cost fool you - this report offers a lot of bang of the buck!
 
The Previous Address Tenant History:
Lists each address that is associated with the applicant's social security number. Lists the date ranges at each address.With this information, the landlord can:
Evaluate if the prospect is telling the truth on the application. Eliminate shared names from the criminal reports, which are not referenced to social security numbers. Discover if the prospect lived … (2 comments)