Insights From the ATS Team
Rental fraud alerts, FCRA compliance updates, and screening best practices — written by the people who read the reports.
Tenant Screening Myths: 7 Things Property Managers Commonly Get Wrong
Reconsider seven common tenant screening myths about credit, eviction records, criminal history, national searches, speed, providers, and compliance.
Pay Stubs Aren't Enough Anymore: Rethinking Income Verification
Pay stubs alone may not be enough for rental income verification. Learn how property managers can verify varied income types more consistently.
Adverse Action Notices: What Property Managers Need to Know
Learn when adverse action requirements may apply in rental screening, what notices generally include, and why conditional approvals may also matter.
Credit Score vs. Credit History: Which Tells You More About a Rental Applicant?
Compare credit score and credit history in rental screening and learn why the underlying credit report can provide important context beyond one number.
5 Questions Every Property Manager Should Ask Their Tenant Screening Provider
Ask these five questions before choosing or renewing a tenant screening provider, including data sources, record matching, disputes, consistency, and support.
How to Spot Rental Application Fraud in 2026
AI-generated pay stubs, fake references, and doctored bank statements are on the rise. Here's what landlords and property managers should look for when reviewing an application in 2026.