Due Diligence: Background Screenings, Credit Checks and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Background screenings and credit checks are valuable, but they can be complicated tools for trying to detect potential issues with prospective buyers and tenants. Learn how to adhere with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) while protecting your association.
Members: USD $69.00
Non-Members: USD $99.00 (Join CAI and Save!)
Duration: 60 minutes
Background screenings and credit checks are valuable, but they can be complicated tools for trying to detect potential issues with prospective buyers and tenants. Learn how to adhere with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) while protecting your association.
Topics
- The advantages and disadvantages of credit reports and the requirements for obtaining them.
- The requirements of an FCRA release for a consumer credit report to avoid regulatory action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- County, state, federal and international criminal and civil database searches.
- Recent court cases involving FTC prosecutions for FCRA violations and private lawsuits concerning negligent tenant screening.
Hank Balevic, president at Fidelity Data Service, is a licensed community association manager, former FBI agent and director of security for two corporations. While with the FBI, he handled hundreds of background investigations, including more than 100 special presidential inquiries investigating officials for high government positions, such as cabinet posts.This program provides one credit toward:
- Certified Manager of Community Associations recertification
- Association Management Specialist redesignation
- Professional Community Association Manager redesignation
To earn credit, you must be personally registered for this program and print the certificate of completion to document your participation.
Registration Information
All registrants will have full access to the on-demand, online recording for 120 days.
Manager Certifications and Designations
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) / Association Management Specialist (AMS®) / Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®) / Large-Scale Manager (LMS®)
Management Company Designation
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC®)
Service Provider Designations and Distinctions
Reserve Specialist (RS®) / Community Insurance and Risk Management Specialist (CIRMS®) / Educated Business Partner
