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.
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.
Free Tools
Run the numbers or generate a notice — no account required.
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.