May 2008

A new series from McGraw-Hill titled "Everything U Need to Know..." has just released its third volume, American Credit Repair: Everything U Need to Know... about Raising Your Credit Score. Available at any major book retailer nationwide. Learn more.

April 2008

A new series from McGraw-Hill titled "Everything U Need to Know..." has just released its second volume, American Foreclosure: Everything U Need to Know... about Preventing and Buying. Available at any major book retailer nationwide. Learn more.

December 2007

A new series from McGraw-Hill titled "Everything U Need to Know..." has just released its first volume, American Landlord: Everything U Need to Know... about Property Management. Available at any major book retailer nationwide. Learn more.

December 2006

Eviction records are finally here. Instead of relying on only monetary landlord judgments appearing on a credit file for evidence of an eviction, you may now conduct a statewide search for forcible detainer possessions, court filings and more. Learn more.

November 2006

WHY THE NEW REGULATIONS? Here is some insight into one of the many possible reasons there are new regulations being introduced regarding access to consumer credit files. The Federal Trade Commission alleged that ChoicePoint, a competitor of AmerUSA, wrongfully approved individual customers who lied about their credentials and used commercial mail drops as business addresses. The agency also charged that ChoicePoint violated the FTC Act by making false and misleading statements about its privacy policies. Over 800 cases of identity theft arose from the security breach. ChoicePoint will pay $10 million in civil penalties and $5 million in consumer redress to settle Federal Trade Commission charges. Read more from the FTC.

October 2006

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The federally regulated bureaus have imposed new restrictions on obtaining consumer credit files. All U.S. landlords must fulfill these new requirements before January 1, 2007. If you opened your tenant screening account before October 23, 2006, you must re-register in order to comply with the new regulations. Tenant screening pricing will not change. If you operate as a landlord from an office or residence with a home office, you will now have the option of real time access to consumer credit files online. For those who do not or cannot have a site inspection, AmerUSA has introduced its very own report based upon an official consumer credit file called the AmTRAX® tenancy report. Learn more.

September 2006

AmerUSA announced it's first ever unrelated real estate venture, U.S. Photo Library. The marketing staff at AmerUSA have created an opportunity for fellow marketing professionals and small business owners to enjoy unlimited access to royalty free stock photography. Site is expected to be fully operational October 2006 and will be located at: USPhotoLibrary.com.

September 2006

AmerUSA announced it's first ever affiliate program to payout extra cash to those that refer customers to any of the AmerUSA services. Recurring commissions are available along with a pay per sale program. Payouts can reach $75 per sale. Learn more about this exciting opportunity of marketing our services. The revenue possibilities are endless. Join our affiliate program today.

June 2006

AmerUSA announced it's first ever price employee screening price change for standard financial and public record profiles. However, the standard bundled screening report which includes a criminal record will not be affected. Recent changes in Federal Law were the major factors behind this change.

May 2006

AmerUSA begins furnishing custom tailored auto, home, health and life insurance quotes through a select group of AmerUSA companies. This agreement is made possible by InsureMe. Whether you are a landlord, tenant or investor, you may now receive up to 5 free quotes without any obligtion. You may learn more by visiting USLandlord.com/associations.

April 2006

AmerUSA agrees to promote Equifax consumer products. Unrelated to AmerUSA's screening divisions, Equifax consumer products are intended for the general public and those clients seeking to learn more about their personal credit files. This new product portal is set to launch this Fall.

October 2005

AmerUSA officially acquires and takes control of USLandlord.com operations. Offering rental forms, publications, free discussion forums and more.

September 2005

AmerUSA.net agrees to sponsor USLandlord.com's new rental forms. For a minimal monthly fee, landlords can now access and print professional quality forms online. Personalize your name (company name), contact information, terms and more right into the form, agreement or notice. Visit http://forms.uslandlord.com

August 2005

AmerUSA.net is proud to sponsor USLandlord.com's new real estate discussion forum. The forum is accessible to everyone including landlords, tenants, investors, real estate agents, etc. Registration is free so come share your knowledge and experience with fellow industry professionals. Ask questions, post opinions, private messages and schedule your own calendar events. Visit http://forums.uslandlord.com

July 2005

Due to an increase in demand from AmerUSA clients, we are now pleased to offer a sex offender registry search to further assist you with screening your applicants. For only an additional $10, you may now see if your applicant is a registered sex offender in their state of residence. Results are delivered under separate cover within 24 hours.

AmerUSA acknowledges there are free resources available for many states to obtain registered sex offender information. However, as with many of our criminal searches that are also accessible by the general public, we make the research easier for you. 

Protect your family: AmerUSA urges you to contact your Governor today to ensure convicted sex offenders are given sufficient mandatory sentences and are monitored regularly upon release.

February 2005

As indicated in our December press release, AmerUSA announced it's first ever price change since it's inception in 1999. Recent changes in Federal Law were the major factors behind this change. AmerUSA continues to fight for the individual landlord's right to obtain consumer credit information and strictly adheres to the new regulations and protocol required to provide our services.

The cost for our standard tenant screening service is now $24.95 and still includes all of the features our loyal clients have been accustomed to over the past 6 years. As many of our landlords are aware, the tenant screening service fee is not intended to be a burden; many of our clients pass this expense along to their applicants by charging an application fee of $25, $30 or even more. 

AmerUSA would like to thank the thousands of landlords that have made us the nation's leading provider of tenant credit report screening services.

Coming soon: The AmerUSA affiliate USLandlord.com will be offering an online interactive discussion group for landlords to share stories and advice.

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