The criminals get inside computer systems and send real emails with real info but wrong instructions.

you will not be able to get any criminal background on a minor so a background check is pointless.

Just to cover yourself,  find other non-discriminatory means to decline them like credit score, criminal background and eviction history.

I would also include a statement that any application not fully completed or containing any false information will be rejected.If you are paying for any credit or criminal checks charge a fee that will cover all your costs.

I had a girlfriend come stay a few nights to avoid that. bosss got mad and fired me cause his new helper had nowhere to go .. rent is due tommorow, the landlord , my bosses friend showed up lastnite with the local police, told me " the lease is expired , you have 30 minutes to vacate the premises, or you wil be arrested for criminal tresspass. the cops backed him up ..

Do you have issues finding applicants when you require the criminal records check? 

The purpose is to better educate and protect their molly coddled tenants and give the criminal tenants more support at eviction hearings.Best advice is make all purchase offers conditional on vacant occupancy, assuming of course you are qualified to screen applicants or have a very good highly trusted PM.

So i got a court notice yesterday from the county regarding a "criminal" offense that could result in jail time.

However, in civil courts the burden is much lower than criminal.

vetting the ground partners is critical.I find it, well, if not humerous, maybe strange..but you have a landlord that bought a mid west 40k rental property and they want a full credit and criminal background on the tenant moving into their asset RIGHT ?