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Background Checks, Credit Scores, and References: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn’t)

Background Checks, Credit Scores, and References: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn’t)

by Simply Live | Mar 24, 2026 | Credit Scores, Property Management

“Their credit score is only 580, but they have a good explanation.” “The background check shows an old charge from 10 years ago — should I decline?” “Their references all say great things, so I’m approving them.” Here’s the problem: Most landlords either rely too...

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