Specifically to their latest guidance on denying applicants with a criminal history...I will be running the background check last as part of the application process instead of in tandem - which should let all the other key criteria be met in advance.  

Also, I don't rent to convicted felons or people with a criminal history of violence.

Don't use bums or criminals just to save a few bucks... they will hurt you in the long run.

Be diligent and check their rental references, credit report, eviction and criminal reports and I like to suggest setting higher than normal standards.  

I am a licensed attorney that mainly handles Labor, Employment and Criminal matters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

We provide all applicants with our criteria and then use credit/criminal/rental check to verify.  

If you find you're building is of particular interest for the criminals - you can brace a 2x4 against the plywood at an angle and nail the other end to the floor.

I like to put in deposit information and rent cost and that applications will be required from every person over 18 for a credit and criminal background check.

These records have much more detailed info than criminal courts files.https://egov.tarrantcounty.com/web/guest/homeThat is all tax deductible too.

I do a credit/criminal/eviction check and would probably waive the credit portion if they provided their credit reports and they were current- within 60 days seems reasonable like Brie said.Kelly