Advice: Potential unpaid utility bill & property inspection

[Alex Tanyi]

Seeking advice from seasoned professionals here. After parting ways with a property management company for not meeting expectations, I took control of four properties, retaining the existing tenants. I had them sign a lease addendum for communication and charges. Good compliance from tenants— No late/unpaid rent. Now, facing lease renewals, I discovered two tenants has a history of evictions from my Internet research. Without credit information, how can I handle potential issues like unpaid utility bills? Additionally, I want to inspect the property before new leases, unsure of my legal rights without a provision in the current lease. Your insights are invaluable.