Background checks Blog Revived Bill to Ban Tenant Background Checks in New York City Passes

Having a criminal record is often a significant barrier in life. For those trying to re-enter society, a record can close many doors. Even seemingly minor convictions can give pause to employers, landlords, and others. Though many think of how convictions create barriers to employment, they affect more than that. Housing opportunities can face a significant impact. For years, those impacts have been why the City Council has tried to ban tenant background checks in New York City.