Felony on background check.

[Derek Markowicz]

Simple question I already know the answer but looking for a little bit of support and wording how to approach this situation. Preliminary questions to prospective tenants I asked if they had any felonies, which they answered no. I showed them the property and they seemed like a really nice couple. They paid for their application fee and credit/background check and it came back with felonies. Am I allowed to deny due to a violent felony, and how do I express to them that they are denied. Thanks I know it's such a newbie problem.