Everything you need in one place
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.
Rental Application Fraud Is Getting Smarter: 7 Red Flags Property Managers Should Watch
Learn seven rental application fraud red flags property managers can watch for, from document inconsistencies to identity and income verification issues.
Can You Spot a Fake Pay Stub? How AI Is Changing Rental Application Fraud
AI is making fake pay stubs and supporting documents harder to spot. Learn what property managers can verify beyond a document’s appearance.
What Does a Comprehensive Tenant Screening Report Actually Include?
See what a comprehensive tenant screening report may include, from identity and credit to criminal, eviction, rental history, and income information.
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.