See if they have ever been evicted (in my market it’s called a detainer warrant) If not... stop worrying!

If you find an eviction or an unlawful detainer, do not rent to them. 

The following are excluded from mediation (i) an unlawful detainer action (ii) the filing or enforcement of a mechanic’s lien; and (iii) any matter within the jurisdiction of a probate, small claims or bankruptcy court.

All the leading edges - the aerial, the hood ornament, the grill, ... acquired a good half-inch of clear ice.As a potential student pilot, I did not consider it a "red flag" when my (future) instructor talked about restricted airspace with me and other potential student pilots lest one find one's self being "escorted" down by military aircraft and "detained" quite extensively, especially now as compared to when I was student flying in the early 1980's.

In Virginia, I would just go to the civil court and bring in an unlawful detainer suit against the tenant, if he/she doesn't pay after being served notice..

Evictionor unlawful detainer action which has been resolved with full restitution maybe approved with additional security deposit. 

Beyond that I just wouldn't take the bait of having the conversation further...until they don't pay their rent and then I'd immediately put them on notice that they are evicted for lease violation and that if they do not move within whatever time is stipulated in your lease you are prepared to do an unlawful detainer...which is a matter of record and will make it difficult for them to lease elsewhere

Patti: In CA, fee waivers from the courts are available so you can go forward with your unlawful detainer (30 day).

She said if I decide to go for unlawful detainer lawsuit eviction then in her own words, she is going to win and I will be paying $400/hour fees for her.

Me: [Already seeing this in the unlawful detainer book printed by our county rental association - his name listed seven times in less than one year.]