Using an arrest record without a conviction is being viewed as discriminating against a consumer who has not been found guilty of having done anything illegal.Per the new guidance:Exclusions Because of Prior Arrest.....A housing provider with a policy or practice of excluding individuals because of one or more prior arrests (without any conviction) cannot satisfy its burden of showing that such policy or practice is necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest.  .....As the Supreme Court has recognized, “[t]he mere fact that a man has been arrested has very little, if any, probative value in showing that he has engaged in any misconduct.

Im guilty of not bringing a "checklist", when it could have come in handy.

It could be a win-win if the seller is willing to spend some time pleading with AHS CS reps.

My thinking sadly, perhaps is guilty until proven innocent in the screening of tenants and I do look for nearly the best I can find.

I guess every business in the world is guilty now.

They don't seem to want to talk to me (out of guilt, I believe).In any case, my combined water + sewer bill was around $165 for the last month.

I have actually had a judge say to a defendant, "All the evidence presented demonstrates that you are, in fact, guilty.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

(Example, person files Fair Housing complaint for disability discrimination, investigating agency finds no discrimination in the investigation, but because the landlord refused to rent upon hearing of the discrimination complaint, were found guilty of retaliation. 

Plead ignorance and take the lumps they give you.