Landlord Resources and Compliance Guides
Our blog, free landlord tools, and the primary sources we rely on every day — FCRA, HUD, CFPB, and more. Curated by the ATS team and updated regularly.
Overview
ATS Blog
Rental fraud alerts, FCRA updates, and screening best practices.
Free Tools
Rent calculators, late-notice generators, and more. No account needed.
FCRA & Compliance
Primary-source guides from the FTC and CFPB on tenant screening law.
Government & Industry
HUD, fair housing, and other trusted authorities landlords need to know.
From the ATS Blog
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.
Fraud Prevention Without Friction: Protecting Your Properties Without Frustrating Good Applicants
Build rental fraud prevention that protects properties without frustrating qualified applicants through clear, consistent, mobile-friendly verification.
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.
Free Tools
Run the numbers or generate a notice — no account required.
Rent Increase Calculator
Calculate a compliant rent increase in seconds.
Late Rent Notice Generator
Produce a polished late-payment notice instantly.
Cash Flow Benchmark
Compare your rental expenses against national benchmarks.
Security Deposit Disposition
Calculate deductions and generate a disposition letter.
FCRA & Compliance
Primary-source guidance for landlords using consumer reports.
FCRA — Full Text (15 U.S.C. §1681)
The Fair Credit Reporting Act itself, hosted by the FTC. The primary source of law governing tenant screening in the U.S.
FTC — Using Consumer Reports: What Landlords Need to Know
Plain-English FTC guide covering adverse action, permissible purpose, and disposal requirements for landlords using screening reports.
CFPB — Tenant Background Checks & Screening
CFPB rules, advisory opinions, and consumer reporting agency guidance relevant to tenant screening.
Government & Industry
Trusted federal authorities on fair housing and tenant rights.