RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES
Industry news, helpful tips, and valuable insight from the Reliable Background Screening Team.
The Importance of Tenant Screening: Protecting Your Investment and Ensuring Compliance
In the world of property management and real estate investment, few processes are as crucial as tenant screening (the legal terminology) – resident screening is the preferred nomenclature for the multi-housing industry. This essential step in the rental process serves as a safeguard for property owners, helping to protect their investments and ensure a positive living environment for all residents. Effective tenant screening goes beyond simply checking references; it involves a comprehensive evaluation of potential tenants’ backgrounds, financial stability, and rental history. One of the primary reasons tenant screening is so vital is that it helps property owners mitigate risks associated with renting their [...]
The Growing Challenge of Date of Birth Redactions in County Criminal Record Searches
In recent years, a significant trend has emerged in the realm of public records access: the redaction of dates of birth (DOB) from county criminal records. This shift, driven by privacy concerns and consumer data protection efforts, has created new challenges for employers, background screening companies, and other organizations and individuals seeking accurate information. While the intent behind these redactions is commendable, the unintended consequences have far-reaching implications for the background check industry and those companies that rely on its services. Background checks play a vital role in many aspects of our society, from employment decisions, tenant screening, volunteer screening, and for vetting franchisee buyers and country [...]
Volunteer Background Checks – Crucial for Nonprofits
Volunteer background checks are a crucial yet sometimes overlooked aspect of nonprofit operations. In an era where trust and safety are essential, ensuring the integrity of volunteers through thorough vetting processes is not just a precaution but a necessity. The significance of these checks extends far beyond merely confirming the honesty of a volunteer; it is about safeguarding the nonprofit’s mission, protecting its beneficiaries, and maintaining the trust of its stakeholders. Nonprofit organizations often serve vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and individuals facing various forms of hardship. Unfortunately, these groups can also attract individuals with malicious intentions, such as predators [...]
Strategies for Overcoming County Criminal Records Search Delays in Background Checks
In today's interconnected world, ensuring the safety and integrity of organizations and communities is paramount. Background screening plays a crucial role in this process, especially when it comes to activities like employee screening, tenant screening, franchisee screening, membership screening, and volunteer screening. These checks provide essential insights into an individual's background, helping organizations make informed decisions and create safer environments. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), background screening companies are required to perform county criminal records searches to report any criminal records accurately. This requirement underscores the FCRA's emphasis on maximum possible accuracy, necessitating checks at the county courthouse level—the primary [...]
