America’s rental market collapses as average workers can’t even get approved for apartments they can afford

Tenant screening industry worth $1.3 billion blocks renters over old 1985 debt-to-income rules and dismissed evictions. Credit floors, non-refundable application fees and seven-year blacklists slam doors on working families. Landlords reject solid tenants while units sit empty in the middle of a supposed housing crisis.

Uh-oh! It looks like you're using an ad blocker.

Our website relies on ads and the generous support of readers like you to keep delivering free, high-quality content. Right now, we are facing serious funding challenges and we need your help more than ever. Disable your ad blocker and this message will vanish. You can also sign up for a membership to enjoy an ad-free experience while supporting our work: https://citizenwatchreport.com/plans/subscriptions/ Your support helps us stay independent, continue our work, and keep content free for everyone. We truly appreciate your understanding and thank you for standing with us.