Edition of September 21, 2026: tenant screening
Spain: An expert warns about delinquency and legal slowness in renting. United States: Brooklyn applicants report rejections linked to court records.
An expert warns about delinquency and legal slowness in renting
What happened
El Español published statements on September 18 from Marta García, legal head of MVGM Iberia, who points to delinquency and legal slowness as concerns for landlords. This is an expert's analysis, not a new regulation.
How this may affect your property
When faced with a new rental, it can be useful to document a consistent selection process and be aware of legal collection options in your area.
What you can do now
- Only request information permitted by law and keep a file with objective selection criteria.
Source: El Español · September 18, 2026
Brooklyn applicants report rejections linked to court records
What happened
Patch reported on September 21 that housing applicants in Brooklyn were rejected due to their court records and that some might recover money. The case highlights the importance of reviewing local screening rules.
How this may affect your property
Landlords in the area may need to review whether their checks and admission criteria comply with applicable regulations.
What you can do now
- Consult New York rules before checking records and apply consistent selection criteria.
Source: Patch Brooklyn · September 21, 2026
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