Crime rates are shown to be slightly higher than the San Antonio average -violent crime is 12% higher, and property crime rate is 8% higher, however still lower than the crime rate in some other parts of the city.

The violent crime rate for Pittsburgh is quite high, and Pennsylvania is not ideal for some of our other business endeavors.

Lakeland has been going through a huge development, but, look at the violent crime they have.

Crime is pretty common though the worst types (violent assaults, heavy drug, etc) are relatively uncommon.

Issue is was convicted of a non violent crime and spent last 8 months in jail scheduled to be released in a month. 

I do not accept tenants with violent felonies, prior evictions, or felonies related to theft.

We use the old fashion method, I contact the previous landlord if they have a good rental history, I’m good - I really don’t care if they had a criminal background unless it had to do with violent crimes. 

He told the HR manager that I have been harassing him online and making threatening and violent comments against him.

Overall, as long as there is a good history of paying bills on time (doesn't even need to be perfect), that's fine with me.Strong, verifiable income (at least 3x/rent) is more important and a substantially better indicator of tenants who will pay the rent regularly and with no issues.Our other qualifications are no violent felonies and no court-ordered evictions within the last 10 years. 

Am I allowed to deny due to a violent felony, and how do I express to them that they are denied.Thanks I know it's such a newbie problem.