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07/02/2012

Don’t get Steered into Paying Extra for a Rental Car

Gasoline prices have dropped for the 10th week in a row and are closing in on $3.50 a gallon. This just may be the perfect time for a road trip! BBB recommends tips for renting a car without breaking the bank.

09/14/2011

Be a Smart Renter says Carol

Since the housing market bust, nearly 3 million more households have become renters. Home rental scams are extremely prevalent. If you are searching for a place, be careful it’s not a scam.

07/20/2011

Online Rental Scams Target Renters and Landlords

Within seconds of searching the Internet, potential home renters can find all the information they need about a possible new home, such as pictures, prices and virtual tours. However, such tools give scammers the perfect opportunity to take advantage of consumers. Better Business Bureau warns renters to be on the lookout for phony ads on Craigslist and other Internet services aimed at stealing money.

12/01/2001

FTC - Using Consumer Reports: What Landlords Need to Know

If you're a landlord, you may use consumer reports to evaluate rental applications - as long as you follow the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA is designed to protect the privacy of consumer report information and to guarantee that the information supplied by consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) is as accurate as possible. The FCRA requires landlords who deny a lease based on information in the applicant's consumer report to provide the applicant with an "adverse action notice."


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