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"Landlords Demand Tenants’ Workplace Logins to Scrape Their Paystubs"


Screenshots shared with 404 Media show tenant screening services ApproveShield and Argyle taking much more data than they need. “Opt-out means no housing.”

The screenshots highlight the intrusive methods some landlords use when screening potential tenants, taking information they may not need, or legally be entitled to, to assess a renter. Become a paid member for unlimited ad-free access to articles, bonus podcast content, and more. Subscribe Free members get access to posts like this one along with an email round-up of our week's stories.

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