LANDLORD GUIDE
This APOA guide is general community education for landlords. It is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Please check current state rules and seek qualified advice for your own situation.
A poor rental history should be reviewed carefully but fairly. Landlords should look at the nature, timing, seriousness, and context of the record.
A minor past issue is different from repeated rent arrears, serious property damage, or unresolved tribunal matters.
Use multiple sources of information and avoid making decisions based on one incomplete signal.