Plus, law students have to pass a moral character review by the bar, so they need good credit and have to explain any lawsuits, etc.  

And that author, in particular, is quite the character.

Of course, it is also possible he knew precisely what he was doing, as folks come in all sizes and character. 

That landlord learned a valuable lesson in having better screening criteria.But, if you guys want to have tenants who will (not "may", WILL) be having less than savory characters at your complex, not respecting your property, and possibly putting your property and other tenants in danger, then that's your choice. 

There is no way like you said to determine someones character in a 5 minute interview for an apartment.They say in the dating world people can put on an act for approximately 90 days before the real them comes out.

How the tenant left the residence is insight into her character (or lack thereof).

There are about 50 ft from my camera to their entrance but the camera is infrared 4 Mega pixels (records at 2560x1440).45 days before installing the cameras I posted 8 large (18"x12") signs and 40 3"x4" signs that there is 24hrs surveillance and the manager talked to everyone to inform them about that.

You really should do a bit more research before you question the moral character and business practices of someone you have never met. 

@Juan Diaz BTW, We live in a gritty neighborhood with tons of character, definitely not an upper/middle class area.

Character flaw I guess.