On July 9, 2026, the FTC announced a $2.25 million settlement with tenant-screening company RentGrow over alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the FTC Act. The agency alleged that the company failed to use reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of its reports.
Tenant screening reports can affect a person’s ability to rent a home. Errors in records can therefore have real consequences, even when they do not appear in a traditional credit report.
If a landlord takes an adverse action based on a consumer report, ask for the screening company’s information and review your report. The FTC explains that consumer reporting agencies must maintain reasonable accuracy procedures and take certain steps when consumers dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. Keep copies of your dispute and supporting documents.