We verified with the police that the unwanted guest was indeed still living in the rental with the main tenant, and that the unwanted guest had had a case of an overdose just a month ago in the rental.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

If not, its iffy, have seen it go both ways, but the long time that it has been verifiable (1972) speakes strongly in your favor.

You’d have to verify their claims, as you are - wisely - saying you would.Good luck.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

This is what I would tell them.If the offending tenant was warned by police or cited by them as verified by a police report then I talk to them about it and follow up with a written lease violation warning aka notice to correct.

Had an income of over 4x rent which I verified.

I can also ask if the defendant has called in to verify they will be present for the hearing.In my experience, many tenants will disappear before the court hearing.

This will provide a definitive answer regarding the total square footage and ensure you base your decision on accurate data.It's important to verify all aspects of the property's description and measurements to avoid any surprises or complications later on.

@Abigail Lipson actually am trying to help and have found the brutal truth is most effective.Again, why not "practice" on your market in Austin where you can more easily verify whatever process you create?