., a criminal act), but it may be a violation of the contract that would open up this family member and the previous owner to lawsuit by the lender.

I'm from Orange County CA and I want to find best ones in the area to start talking to (I've browsed superlawyers), but besides looking up their standing with the state bar here http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx and making sure they don't have any criminal activity through the superior court website http://www.occourts.org/online-services/case-access/ how can you tell if they are actually superior at what they do compared to other lawyers?

Usually the recommendation is instant - The little paper icons are where you can see the detailed credit / criminal reports is instant

What is legal may not be ethical, what is unethical can often be determined to be unlawful as tortious conduct or related criminal activities.

EDIT: If I read it correctly, both adults have a criminal history.

My question is, are property managers obligated to properly screen perspective tenants for credit history and criminal background?

One of three things would happen if someone tried to pull this scheme off in Texas. 1) The owner returns and defends their property with leather force. 2) You, your company, and your tenants get sued.3) You, your agents, your tenants end up with criminal charges.Just saying, I would be in camp #1 as the owner.

Probably one many share, be they criminal defense lawyers that get someone they know is guilty off the hook, or someone selling an unhealthy food product in the developing world,  or even those marketing an addictive one like tobacco.

“A policy or practice that denies housing to anyone with a prior arrest or any kind of criminal conviction cannot be justified,” says the HUD guidance, which was issued April 4.The new guidance marks a change.

File the eviction suit and get the clock running.Second, go to the County District Attorney or Sheriffs Office and file criminal charges against the Tenant for Theft of Services, i.e., stopping payment on rent check.