Insights From the ATS Team
Rental fraud alerts, FCRA compliance updates, and screening best practices — written by the people who read the reports.
Why Faster Isn't Always Better When It Comes to Tenant Screening
Fast tenant screening is useful, but some records need verification. Learn how to balance turnaround time, data quality, accuracy, and applicant communication.
Does an Eviction Record Tell the Whole Story? How to Evaluate Rental History More Carefully
An eviction filing does not always mean an eviction occurred. Learn how to review case outcomes, record matching, rental history, and applicable criteria.
When Tenant Screening Reports Get It Wrong: Why Data Accuracy Matters
Tenant screening errors can affect applicants and property managers. Learn why data accuracy, record matching, disputes, and source quality matter.
AI, Algorithms and Fair Housing: What Housing Providers Need to Consider
Explore how AI and algorithms can affect Fair Housing, data accuracy, transparency, FCRA responsibilities, human review, and tenant screening consistency.
AI Is Changing Tenant Screening—but Should You Trust the Algorithm?
AI can make tenant screening faster, but automation still depends on accurate data and clear criteria. Learn where human oversight remains important.
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.
Tenant Screening and the FCRA: 7 Mistakes Property Managers Should Avoid
Review seven common FCRA tenant screening mistakes, including permissible purpose, adverse action, disputes, written criteria, and provider responsibilities.
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.
Rental Application Fraud Is Getting Smarter: 7 Red Flags Property Managers Should Watch
Learn seven rental application fraud red flags property managers can watch for, from document inconsistencies to identity and income verification issues.
What Does a Comprehensive Tenant Screening Report Actually Include?
See what a comprehensive tenant screening report may include, from identity and credit to criminal, eviction, rental history, and income information.
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.
Synthetic Identity Fraud: Is Your Rental Applicant Really Who They Say They Are?
Learn how synthetic identity fraud can affect rental applications, the warning signs to watch for, and why identity verification should come early.
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.