Criminals as a protected class

[Jennifer McElliott]

An updated article for landlords out there on criminals who have served their time becoming a protected class:

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/doj-wa...  

these are for felonies or misdemeanors other than traffic offenses!  

Interested in thoughts of landlords out there - if this will change your investment strategies or if you think this won't pass...?

[Scott Weaner]

I had a recent tenant who, unbeknownst to me, was on parole for a white collar type crime. It did not come up on a background check. He was a great tenant...until he got nailed on a minor parole violation, and off he went.

So, no, I will not rent to a felon in any circumstance. it is not up to me to give them a second chance. let their family do that. 

Oh, and Lloyd, no background checks? That is crazy talk.