Tenant screening inaccuracies can significantly impact both landlords and tenants. A study by Rent Butter found that 1 in 7 traditional tenant background checks contains inaccuracies or missing data. In one instance, six registered sex offenders, 85 felony convictions, and 34 misdemeanors were not identified in 1,000 screenings. Such errors can lead to wrongful housing denials for tenants and potential legal issues for landlords relying on faulty information.
