@Isaac ChunEasy - one him through truthfinder.com, if there is anything remotely criminal - it will find it.

In spite of that, it's also standard operating procedure for many builders".I resent the generalization of your above quote and find it incredibly offensive and arrogant with no proof other than stereotyping "many builders". 

if you can think it up in your head a tenant will do it.. from funny to sad to criminal behavior..

I think that while a lot of our of state folks (no offense intended) tend to focus on the absolute prices in the Bay Area, reality is most San Jose zip codes are far from the most expensive parts of the Bay Area. 

If you must raise price,  communicate early and clearly so the surprise is minimized,  and consider offering refunds on any applications fees if those applicants decline to proceed.5)  make darn, darn sure you don't discriminate on all the usual attributes,  as well as source of income,  and criminal history.  

I’ve gotten mixed reviews on the civil/criminal implications involved with this deal gone wrong as well as who professionally is responsible.

It is also easier to get investors since you can get anchors or nationals as your tenants.When screen tenants, you're analyzing their financials instead of a criminal background check. 

Which makes it even more twisted since in some places the landlord can be held liable if there is criminal activity associated with their property and they do not take proactive steps to prevent it.If the laws are as you describe, why isn't every bloody business owner with a retail location not "subject to arrest" for having audio/video surveillance in their stores? 

Sometimes I take on tenant with eviction and they are the best - no hassle, pay on time Tenants.Sometimes you get a nurse with great income, adult, mature, talking good - she's not paying on time every month or get a boyfriend who is criminal and you've got much more trouble than with couple kids.I'm really interested in people experiences and don't want them to stop this discussion because of constant mention of Fair Housing....geeeez 

they usually just paddle your butt first offense after that though it gets real.