All Forum Posts by: Crystal Ward

Hey guys, I know this is really old by now, but I thought I would update for anyone who may be reading this wondering what the outcome was. 

I am happy to say that everything worked out for the best. They are some of the best tenants I've had in a long time. 

I had one issue where a friend of his dropped off a broke down truck and left it on the driveway and it had leaked oil. I wasn't thrilled about this so I asked if he could move the vehicle off the property. 

He said okay. 2 days later I drove by on my way home and sure enough, the truck was gone and the oil cleaned up. 

I was nervous there for a little bit but things have worked out great. I know it may be hit or miss, but I think if an issue ever comes up again that a prospective tenant has a record, I may be willing to look at it on a individual basis. 

This has been a positive experience so far. 

Okay, after sleeping on it, I decided I am going to allow them to take residency in my property. 

We came to an agreement that we would do a 6 month lease to start, and then move to a year long lease if there are no issues. 

I know this was against the judgement of some comments, but I do agree that theft of golf flags seems to be more of a drunken mistake than something I would consider to be criminal. 

I do appreciate all of your comments on this circumstance. 

Hopefully everything works out for the best!

I do know in my area that theft of any items with a value over $500 is considered a felony. I had the arrest affidavit faxed to me and it stated that 5 flags and a cooler were recovered at an estimated value of $1000 and the water cooler was estimated at $80. It stated the estimates were made by the arresting officer. 

I do know in my area that theft of any items with a value over $500 is considered a felony. I had the arrest affidavit faxed to me and it stated that 5 flags and a cooler were recovered at an estimated value of $1000 and the water cooler was estimated at $80. It stated the estimates were made by the arresting officer. 

Yes. She was definitely a property owner. She owns 15 rental properties in that area. 

He was a full time college student with a VA loan, so he wasn't working for the two years he lived in their previous residence. His wife had the job and she worked steady the two years.

I checked with her employer and he said she was reliable and he wouldn't have a problem rehiring her if they moved back. 

He's a disabled military vet and gets a monthly income of 2x my asking rent and that's without any other source of income.

He explained that he just graduated with an engineering degree (don't remember what for) and has just relocated for his new job which he provided a letter from the company saying that he was officially hired and gave me proof of salary. Like I said, his salary is well within range.

Other than that previous employment history for him was the Army which he got discharged from honorably almost 3 years ago.

They both lived on military supplied housing so there were no other landlords.

Tenant and his wife filled out a rental application 2 weeks back. I gave full disclosure that I will preform a credit and background check. 

When presented with this information he explained he had a felony 7 years ago for theft when him and his wife took flags from a golf course. They were 18 and 19. He then explained that he was unsure what their credit score would be because he and his wife don't use credit. 

I told them to fill out the application and I would get back to them. 

I was able to verify from the background check and calling up the courthouse in his previous location that they were telling the truth about the golf flags. 

That was the only offense on either or their records. Their credit score came back less than stellar but was consistent with not using credit. 

They had no prior evictions and his income is well within the 3x mark.

I called their previous landlord 3 days ago and she gave a highly positive review of the couple and told me they even cleaned her carpets for her before they left. They had never been late on rent the 2 years they lived with her and anytime she stopped by the house was tidy and they addressed any issues within a few days. I asked if she was aware of their history when she rented to them and she said she was.

They seemed like pretty genuine people. I didn't get any weird vibe from them. They seemed very well spoken. I don't know. I havent rented to felons before just because it's never came up.

I haven't had any interest in 5 weeks. I'm really considering it. 

What do you think? Would you do it?