I just graduated from Shippensburg University last May with a bachelors in Criminal Justice.

But generally this is a set list of criteria (criminal/credit background, etc).

Name, recent addresses used, social security verification, DOB verification; eviction records search, nationwide criminal and sex offender scan; nationwide criminal court records; credit summary includes tradelines, accounts, payment history, estimated monthly debts, past due, and available credit; collection accounts and outstanding balances; prior inquiries and rent history.

HUD came out with guidance in 2015 that said we should not have a blanket policy of rejecting anyone with a criminal record and this is exactly why.

Then you'll let him stay and he'll be good for a while before slipping back into old habits.Running a credit/criminal won't change the fact that he's regularly late or noisy.

James Wise Technically the law allows for criminal evictions for as little as late rent (even a day) but most counties/cities won’t allow it.

That isn't just deceiving and super shady, it's also a criminal act.Sorry you're going through this! 

It is a dark art which apparently draws in a lot of flakes and criminals.

I've requested background/criminal/eviction checks on both but I am still waiting on the son's. 

Maybe if it was some jerk or criminal I'd go after it, but if she has mental health issues it probably would be more trouble than it's worth.