Screening Applicants...what would you do?

[Adam Stroik]

Greetings All,

I have a SFR opening up in a couple months and started accepting applications. I had one applicant with a domestic abuse on his background check. The incident occurred almost 20 years ago. what are your thoughts and am I legally allowed to ask him about it?

Full disclosure, he also has a bankruptcy 5 years ago, credit is completely shot.  I don't think Ill be renting to him but wanted to get everyones opinions on the specific things I mentioned.  Also, am I legally allowed to ask him about his bankruptcy?  

cheers

Adam