Since I'm not a criminal and don't associate with them either, this now had me extremely curious.  

The only extra thing I pay for when I run  applications $15 per app is not bad when considering I am pulling rent bureau information as well as full credit, criminal, and tenant performance.  

I worked in the window business for 5 or so years and the market up on windows is criminal.

In particular, when someone has been fined three times for unauthorized activities, the Provincial Commission will make a criminal report.Another feature of the legal role of the category organizations is the presence of two of its representatives in the Examination Commissions that assess the aptitude and professional capacity of applicants wishing to register.The category organization will also provide tax, legal and organizational support services to its members.

“This administration intends to use every tool at its disposal to prevent any improper attempts by landlords to break rent-stabilized leases,” he wrote.Enforcement efforts, Cuomo said, will run through the state Division of Human Rights as well as civil and criminal referrals to the attorney general’s office and could result in “severe” penalties that include rent freezes, fines and damages.DARREN MCGEE/DARREN MCGEE- OFFICE OF THE GOVE A letter, obtained by the Daily News, states that despite any temporary lapses, the new rent laws once approved will be retroactive to June 15 — so 'your legal obligations under existing leases and under the passage of the new rent stabilization program will not expire on that day.'

Check credit and especially criminal.  

I haven't had the opportunity to contact references or do a background check on the rest of the application, but at a first glance there are no reasons to deny the boyfriend (no criminal history, prior rental history, etc.).

When I ask granny to down size it's almost offensive to her. 

Not trying to be offensive to any GC's here... just trying to talk this one out and find solutions.

It's a criminal charge with a max sentence of $25,000 and a year in jail.