Written Rental policy detailing guidelines on Sreening /Application-no criminal history

[Alessandra C.]

 I am trying to create good policies for Screening Applicants -  NO CRIMINAL HISTORY- may be too strict-  It is hard to decide and I would like hear what is your experience or input:

1) speed tickets- how many infractions allowed? Time after infraction a factor? Can an infraction older than 7 years be a denial factor? What the speed or difference in speed allowed?

2) Do you approve DUI in the Criminal Records? How many ? Time elapsed since infraction? Can an infraction older than 7 years be a denial factor?

3) Any suggestions for  online free or paid  reliable  National criminal search or  North Carolina- Charlotte criminal search that you  can disclose to the prospective tenant as source of the denial?

4) What other types of Criminal background do you feel that is safe to allow in your approval applications?

5) Do you have any guidelines or book you recommend about  Screening/Applications?

6) What do have in your application as a factor for denial under the Criminal Background?

Any other questions/inputs  or histories  are welcome!

Thank you!

Alessandra