renewed lease, pending felony charges, what would you do?

[Colleen F.]

What would you do in this situation? we already renewed the lease and one of the neighbors says did you know there was a possession with intent charge in the paper at your address.  I check the records and yes there are pending charges.  We had heard of a police being at the house but this charge was not in the police log when I checked. I have already had the conversation with one tenant who is a student and he admits the charge but is trying for a reduction, other tenants are clear.   RI law does not allow a higher deposit. Any other actions you would take?