this is in our lease regarding prohibited conduct, aka violation of the lease, "criminal conduct, regardless of whether or where arrest or conviction occurs, including but not limited to: manufacturing, delivering, or possessing a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia; engaging in or threatening violence; possessing a weapon prohibited by law; discharging a firearm in the apartment community; or, except when allowed by law, displaying or possessing a gun, knife, or other weapon in the common area, or in a way that may alarm others"I'm no lawyer but the person who wrote this lease is a lawyer, "regardless of whether or where arrest or conviction occurs" leads me to believe that suspicion of illegal activity is enough.

I am installing a security camera on the northwest corner of the garage to monitor the garage door and part of the common area where a criminal is most likely to approach the building.

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.

Here are some pros and cons:Pros:Safety and Security: Requiring background checks for all adult occupants helps ensure that everyone living on your property has been screened for potential risks, such as criminal history.

It's not just financial, Cleveland is/was trying to pass criminal liability onto property manager's if the owners didn't make repairs to their properties.

Not reporting evictions or criminal records.

Just a trash environment with criminals including officials and representatives. 

😝"Yes, a Property Management company that performs tenant turnover maintenance and bills by an hourly rate could be subject to Maryland Criminal Law Code § 7-104 if they are found to be intentionally inflating labor times for work orders. ### Relevant Aspects of § 7-104:- **Theft by Deception**: Under § 7-104, theft includes obtaining property or services by deception, which involves knowingly providing false or misleading information to obtain something of value.

I agree I think very few folks start off with criminal intent.

It seems to me that based on neighbors and other peoples experiences with them, they will specifically target and take on people with criminal records and pets who don’t have a lot of options on rentals.