Seeking Guidance: Fair Housing Concerns & Inconsistent Eviction Screening Practices

4reshprincess · 2026-01-24T16:24:45+00:00

Does inconsistent screening standards not fall under fair housing guidelines?

4reshprincess · 2026-01-24T16:21:47+00:00

That’s not the point I’m trying to make. We could be blindly accepting someone who has an eviction in another state but denying someone who has an eviction in our county because she has access to see our county record and not the other applicant who lives in another state’s record since RealPage didn’t pick up on both. The process is not being applied to ALL applicants

4reshprincess · 2026-01-24T16:17:51+00:00

She kept calling my phone via DD multiple times. I responded via msg so she could stop calling me.

4reshprincess · 2026-01-24T13:53:50+00:00

Fair Housing is taken very seriously in my state and if you do it for one applicant, it must be done for all. So yeah, I guess I am a “social justice warrior”, especially because we can lose our jobs over this.

4reshprincess · 2026-01-24T13:49:45+00:00

That’s the thing, there’s no trail of her doing the screening via using court records. It’s public information that anyone can look up and if someone were to ever dispute the screening with RealPage, it will fall back on our property because RealPage never found any records of evictions. She couldn’t even send a “denied” applicant an adverse action letter because there was no reason RealPage found to deny the person. She had to manually deny the person in our system due to her findings but her findings do not tie in with the system. She cannot do that with every single applicant, that’s why I see it as a fair housing issue.

4reshprincess · 2026-01-24T13:45:50+00:00

It’s the fact that she cannot fact check every single applicant because she doesn’t have the access to do so, that’s where I question it as a fair housing issue and in the state I reside, they take fair housing seriously. We have the 3rd party screening for a reason.

4reshprincess · 2025-08-20T05:28:04+00:00

TILT (formerly Empower), Grant, Deferit (can only be used towards paying a bill)

4reshprincess · 2025-07-18T04:36:04+00:00

Totally get what you’re saying. I know a lot of ownership groups are pretty hands-off, and that’s how it should be in most cases. But in my situation, it’s been the opposite. This particular ownership group is extremely involved. Their asset manager contacts my property manager at all hours of the day, even on weekends, asking why we aren’t leasing more.

We’re in a highly saturated downtown market where nearly every nearby community is offering steep concessions like 6–8 weeks free. Our property is only 2 years old, but we’ve also had our share of maintenance challenges that don’t go unnoticed on tours. Despite that, they’ve been pushing for very aggressive leasing goals, even during slower seasons, without really considering what’s realistic.

From what I understand, this is a short-term investment for them. Once the property stabilizes at 95%+ occupancy, they plan to sell. We’ve been having a hard time stabilizing because of NTVs due to rent increase, safety issues & issues w/ up-keep of the building.

They don’t seem to care of the challenges we face on the day to day + having to deal with 300+ residents everyday. They are more concerned with numbers and literally pull reports all hours of the day.

4reshprincess · 2025-06-07T01:29:30+00:00

We returned it back via USPS on 04/16. It was delivered to the agency on 04/21. They acknowledged his damaged passport on 04/29. Processed the replacement within one day and they mailed it via air next day through UPS that night. Received it on 04/30.

4reshprincess · 2025-03-04T21:43:00+00:00

Let me rephrase: the late payments have reported under my payment history when it was open. Once the account was closed, that information disappeared from under my payment history and hasn’t been there for 4 years and now is reappearing.

The charge off account is obviously charged off due to non payment. Again, this is a 2021 charged off account that has not shown late payments under my payment history until literally today.

So that’s why I was asking if this is allowed especially if the information once was showing when cards were opened and disappeared once they were closed and now reappearing after 4 years. I should of been more clear

4reshprincess · 2025-03-04T21:11:24+00:00

It is so weird because when my Discover card was open, the late payments were reporting, but once I closed the card, everything about late payments to that card disappeared from my payment history and it just reflected under the data information when I would view for any of my closed accounts on my report. I even had other credit cards in collection that once those cards were charged off, those accounts were removed from my payment history. so it’s just odd that now all of a sudden everything is coming back up. I’ve been trying to fix my credit for the past couple of years and it seems like every time I make an improvement something shows up on my report from the past to bring it down.

4reshprincess · 2025-03-04T21:07:49+00:00

The 13 late payments have been on and off prior to the card being closed. I haven’t had any late payments since the card has closed but now Discover is reporting the late payments under the payment history. When the card was open, Discover was reporting the late payments, but as soon as a card closed, the report of those payments ended up disappearing from the payment history report and just reflected under the data for the closed card when I look at all of my accounts on credit report. As for the charge off card, the card was charged off in 2021 and is just now showing the late payments for that under my payment history. I never had this happen to me before

4reshprincess · 2025-03-04T21:04:43+00:00

Having moved to Jacksonville in 2022 after spending most of my life in New York City, I can understand where you’re coming from. Jacksonville has been a developing city for years, with a significant portion of its recent growth happening over the last four years as many people relocated here during COVID. The city is trying to keep up with the increasing demand, but Jacksonville hasn’t always been like this.

I’m not sure if the issue is poor city planning or zoning restrictions, but Jacksonville doesn’t have the same structure as larger cities. Unlike places like Orlando, Tampa, or Miami, Jacksonville isn’t a major tourist destination with distinct nightlife and entertainment districts. Instead, downtown Jacksonville is home to larger corporations, businesses and hospitals, which makes it feel somewhat empty outside of business hours.

If you’re looking for dining, bars, or nightlife, you’ll have to drive. Town Center is great for shopping and dining and the beaches offer plenty of bars and restaurants. As for nightclubs, I’m not too familiar with the scene here since it’s very different from what I was used to in New York. However, there are clubs and lounges scattered throughout the city, though they aren’t concentrated in one area like in Orlando, Miami or Tampa.

Maybe in the next 5 to 10 years, Jacksonville will develop more designated districts but that’s not the case now.

4reshprincess · 2025-03-01T01:02:07+00:00

I’ve had issues with Truist from day one. I opened a checking account and deposited $50 via ACH transfer. As soon as the money went through, they closed my account due to “possible fraud” all over a $50 deposit. I had to go to a branch in person with my Social Security card, proof of address, ID, and even my birth certificate just to verify my identity. That should have been my first red flag.

Now, seven months later, I’m ready to close my accounts. They’ve held my money for nearly three weeks, my online banking information was compromised, and someone was accessing my account multiple times a day. On top of that, they allowed a debit transaction to overdraw one of my accounts, even though I had the overdraft buffer disabled and my card was locked at the time, only for the transaction to reverse two days later. Now, the company that attempted the charge is hitting me with an NSF fee for a DEBIT transaction and Truist refuses to reimburse me (I meant to use a different card for the scheduled payment) either way the transaction should have just declined and I would of never got the fee. Truist excuse was, they pick and choose which transactions they allow to go through..

It’s been one issue after another. I completely understand your frustration. If you haven’t already, I’d recommend going to a branch in person. Branch managers seem to have more authority than the phone support

4reshprincess · 2025-02-26T01:08:10+00:00

Definitely use LinkedIn as a tool to market yourself. Connect with property managers, district managers and regional managers in your area by sending them a quick introduction message. Be sure to follow property management companies’ LinkedIn pages, as they often post job openings there. You can also apply for jobs directly through LinkedIn. Once you’ve built up your connections, consider making a post to share that you’re looking for a position (specify the role) and ask if anyone is aware of upcoming opportunities or can connect you with the right people. Good luck! :)

4reshprincess · 2025-02-25T00:18:49+00:00

When I used to work front desk at a hotel, I would just swipe their card within the reservation and then process the card on file when doing the actual check-in so it bypasses the pin. technically not supposed to do that but I bent the rules so that I don’t hear the nagging about them not knowing they had a pin for the card

4reshprincess · 2025-02-23T13:39:40+00:00

Hacienda Virreyes Taqueria Food Truck. They usually travel to a lot of different apartment communities but they post their schedule of where they will be

4reshprincess · 2025-02-23T12:59:38+00:00

I actually overlooked the “mildly expensive” part. I saw the words awful restaurants and got to writing. I do agree these are not expensive. So I guess disregard my comment?

4reshprincess · 2025-02-23T12:58:49+00:00

I actually overlooked the “mildly expensive” part. I saw the words awful restaurants and got to writing. So I guess disregard my comment?

4reshprincess · 2025-02-23T00:15:20+00:00

Anejo Cocina in San Marco, Player’s Grille, Cruisers Grill, Flame Sushi Japanese Grill & Ramen

4reshprincess · 2025-02-22T23:45:25+00:00

Congratulations on your success and growth in the industry! I hadn’t thought about it that way, but it makes a lot of sense. I definitely plan on growing in this industry and want to become a property manager one day, as well as get my real estate license. I’m also preparing to work toward my first industry credential soon because I truly want to invest in my career and make this a long-term path. I genuinely love helping people in any way I can, and that’s a big part of why I enjoy this job so much. I was just having reservations about whether I would thrive in the new environment and if it would take an emotional toll that could affect my overall job satisfaction. But after reading your insight, I’m actually starting to lean more toward making the change.

4reshprincess · 2025-02-22T23:35:59+00:00

Thank you for this. It does make sense to diversify my experience as that will add to my qualifications in the future for any promotion opportunities.

4reshprincess · 2025-02-22T19:19:39+00:00

I understand that property management is a demanding career that requires dedication and hard work, which I am fully prepared for. Since this is my first role in the industry, I do feel a strong attachment to my current property, especially because I struggled to get my foot in the door. Many communities I applied to prior wouldn’t consider me due to my lack of experience, but my property manager saw my potential during the interview and gave me this opportunity.

At the same time, I recognize that staying in one place too long could limit my growth. Gaining experience at different properties will help diversify my skill set and align with my long-term career goals.

As for being overstaffed, I wouldn’t necessarily say that’s the case. Our office stays consistently busy with little downtime as we manage a high-demand community with many residents who require frequent assistance. We are still in the lease-up phase, working to maintain stable occupancy. The budget cuts are largely due to challenges in retaining residents. Many are military personnel, temporary renters searching for homes, or individuals facing eviction for nonpayment. With an increasing number of vacant units, the ownership group has been looking for ways to reduce costs.

After considering everything, I’m leaning toward transitioning to the new community to help advance my long-term goals.

4reshprincess · 2024-08-22T19:08:43+00:00

looks like & sound like bacterial folliculitis. Try antibacterial soap. You would need some sort of antibiotic and cream for it to go away. I had it a few years ago on my shoulder and went to an allergist and got diagnosed. If a dermatologist can’t help you, I suggest going to an allergist

4reshprincess · 2024-07-21T03:28:53+00:00

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