Potential tenant has eviction

[Albert Johnson]

I have a rental that has been vacant for a month and a half. It has a lot of interest but few potential renters that actually want to move forward beyond that. 

(I feel like my pre-screening may be keeping people from moving beyond just being interested)

One potential renter is really interested  but has an eviction. I have a no eviction policy. I listed this as part of my pre-qualifications for the unit. I said I may consider depending on what the eviction is for.

The potential renter said it was for non compliance. Another landlord wanted him to put his fiance on the lease and he didn't do it.

He says she doesn't live with him and she is his care taker. Would you consider someone with this type of eviction or continue to wait?

[Richard F.]

Aloha,

Changing your criteria can quickly get you into hot water. Fair Housing, everyone must be treated the same, held to the same criteria. Also, let's say there was no eviction, I absolutely would require the Fiance/care giver to be on the rental agreement if they were exceeding any "guest" visitation criteria. He didn't want to follow the rule then, likely he will disregard other rules now. Pass.