Surely there is some middle ground here. The companies that do the screening are acting like the credit bureau. Of course there are costs of maintaining databases and other associated services. But, and this is the crux of the problem--there have to be cheaper alternatives to getting duplicate reports.
For example: Tenant pays $25 for the first report; then $2-5 each for additional reports. The reporting period is fixed at say 60-90 days. The way these services operate is search several databases, then either email or fax report to the requesting landlord. The major expense is in "pulling" the initial report. They can keep the reports on file for the reporting period and then issue out additional reports for the reduced fee. David Wilson Loring Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
