Problem areas - if neighborhood is so run down it looks like a war zone, drug dealers are openly selling on the streets and prostitution is rampant - perhaps you should look for a better area.

If you try to set up a half-way house for those released from jail or drug addicts, you will hear from all of the neighbors.

I don't rent to drug or violent offenders.

Start evicting those that do not pay, drug dealers, prostitutes, loud musicians, etc.

Drugs and alcohol.

I've had applicants, at this point, say "I just got out of jail on drug dealing charges."

Almost makes you wonder if he was a drug addict, because his actions sound almost implausible to a rational person.

The tenant spends the rent on a pitbull and you're going to evict them - YOU'RE A SLUMLORD.The tenant is involved in a drug bust and you're going to evict them - YOU'RE A SLUMLORD.The tenant is a pig with dirty dishes and uneaten food everywhere.

I was on drugs for 30 years, but quit 3 years ago.

In 99.9% of the cases where you hear a woman was raped, kidnapped, abused, etc, there was one big factor involved: DRUGS.