I sometimes approve people on the spot after I check their rental and criminal history on my phone.I usually avoid carpet because it usually doesn't last long inside a rental.If the house isn't rented after a couple of months and there has been little or no interest, you will probably have to lower the price.

I agree with all the others as this is a civil matter not criminal.

(Criminal Justice Major) I really want to learn as much as possible and I have sent my resume to a few place without any responses , I believe its because my history doesn't include Real Estate , what could I do to find a way in?

Before I approve anyone that has a criminal record, I always ask if they are on probation, and if they are on probation I get permission to contact their parole officer.  

You certainly can discriminate against people who have had an eviction, as you can discriminate for many other reasons, such as insufficient income or certain types of criminal convictions.

I'm going to use SmartMove for my credit and criminal background checks. 

He has a clean background (no criminal activity) and no evictions came up on the credit/background search. 

It has nothing to do with criminal or wrongful intent.

Do your background check, criminal check and whatever else you do.I think the only thing you need to add is a "co-signer" check.

@Mike Hurney , @Shaun Reilly: Where do you guys go to search for tenant's eviction, criminal/sex offendor history in MA?