Read Pauls next to last Paragraph Passing bad checks is a criminal offense , bankrupcy does not erase crimes , only debts . 

By the way, I hope that anyone who has already posted does not find offense in my response.

We do not accept co-signers.Criminal, Sex Offense, and Terrorist Database Check -We will check these databases for all occupants over 18.We do not rent to any person required to register as a sex offender.

Some others are: pardons based on new evidence that exonerates; pardons for political reasons or good behavior; unadjudicated matters that are still within the statute of limitations for the offense; unadjudicated matters that are now beyond the statute of limitations for the offense. 

Bouncing a check is a criminal offense .  

No offense, but I think you need to man up.

They won't see that one coming :-)Offense instead of defense.

(I think the best karma I've seen is throwing out one deadbeat tenant, and then discovering that another tenant of ours was a repo(wo)man and was trying to reposess the ex-tenants car.)The solution for landlords is that damage over a certain amount to a property was a criminal offense.

No offense taken.

Where the dog gets a break for a first-time offense, basically.At this point, if I were you, I'd wait to see what happens, but be noncommittal regarding any guilt or liability, and hire an attorney when/if needed.But, it's my opinion that all of the fault lies with your partner for the dog bite.