In the article, “Could a more careful online search have stopped the ‘Monster Tenant’?” by Jennifer White Karp, Kara shares her legal insights on the Fair Chance for Housing Act and its impact on NYC landlords navigating tenant screenings.
🔑 Key takeaways from Kara’s input:
✔️ The law requires an “individualized review” of applicants’ backgrounds, placing a “huge responsibility” on landlords to balance fairness and safety.
✔️ Conducting checks in the correct order—📝 credit first, then 🔍 criminal—is essential to avoid liability under the new rules.
✔️Kara emphasizes the need for compliance and thoughtful decision-making in this evolving landscape.
📖 Read the full article here: https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/could-better-online-search-prevent-curbed-monster-tenant
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