A DUI or minor offense on your record doesn't automatically disqualify you from renting — but it complicates things. Here's how landlords use criminal history and what you can do.
Both Settl and SmartMove provide tenant screening reports, but they serve different use cases. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
Landlords run background checks on almost every rental applicant. Here is exactly what they see — and how to handle it before it costs you the apartment.
Traditionally, every apartment required its own background check and fee. That's changing — here's what you need to know about portable screening in 2026.
A practical guide to what appears on tenant background checks — criminal history, evictions, credit, identity — and how to read them without running afoul of FCRA.
A felony conviction makes renting harder, but it does not make it impossible. Here is a practical guide to finding housing with a criminal record.
Apartment applications often involve credit checks, but not all are the same. Learn the difference between a soft pull and a hard pull — and how to protect your credit score while apartment hunting.
If a landlord denies you based on a screening report, they must send an adverse action notice under the FCRA. Learn what it includes, your rights, and how to respond.
Traditional screening is landlord-ordered, repeated, and credit-heavy. Settl is renter-initiated, portable, and bank-verified. Here's how they compare.