Good tenant has new partner moving in w/ past eviction + bad cred

[Eli Altman]

I have a tenant in good standing who has a good job, pays on time, is responsive and responsible. He broke up with his partner (happens) and has a new partner who is moving in. He was very upfront about this and introduced her to me to do an application/screening. 

Credit came back with 2 delinquent accounts. I don't rule out solely on bad credit but I tend to focus on delinquent payments. And, much bigger issue, she has a past eviction in the same town as my property she's moving into (Northern California). So, bad tenant I would have never rented to if she was applying on her own.

Not sure the best way to proceed. What do I communicate to the tenant? Is it worth losing a good tenant mid-lease? I don't even know what I'm allowed to do here. I do know he can cover the rent on his own. Is it better to have her on the lease or not? 

What's the best move?

Thanks.

[Joe Splitrock]

Originally posted by @Eli Altman:

Eviction was filed one year ago, judgement was 11 months ago.

This is very recent. Unlikely she has changed.

I would hesitate at even putting her on the lease. He could later argue he is only responsible for half the rent and you are stuck trying to collect from a dead beat. Tell him that he is 100% responsible and maybe even get some type of risk mitigation deposit if local laws allow it. 

Also remember you can't share details of her financial situation with him without her approval. You can deny or tell him there are negatives that require certain actions, but specifics can only be shared with her permission.

You are not required by law to accept her in the property. If they got married, you would be required, but at this point she is just a roommate.