Not to paint with a broad brush but many contractors are criminals so it shouldn't be a surprise.

I would also point out civil asset forfeiture is more likely because it really does pay for itself.You might also want to follow the many cases where people are challenging prosecution by claiming equal protection violations.

HUD basically never refers that for prosecution. 

Let's say you did a Credit Check which was not good, but the tenant claims it's from an event like a divorce or student loans or a hack.The next thing I do is an Eviction and Criminal Background check and a Bank Statement Check to make sure that the prospective tenant is not pulling the wool over my eyes.Imagine that the prospective tenant has a rap sheet pages long and you decided that he looked honest enough and let him in.There are so many horror stories of bad tenants and yet I see posting from new Landlords all the time skipping a FULL due diligence Again and Again!

Once they show the fake lease, it's a civil matter and not a criminal matter. 

IRS, credit cards, car loans, ICC, small claims, unpaid criminal court costs that convert to judgements. - buyers who want to sell but can’t vacate before closing and don’t have the money to move. - owner is elderly and not of sound mind or incapacitated, possibly in a nursing home (more Medicaid claims) Some thoughts;Ideal leads would be if you could highlight which properties have already been probated.

In Arkansas, I can choose to do criminal or civil eviction, but would rather do neither.

When screening make sure to get a full criminal, background and credit check, and be sure to check out any social media they have so you can get an idea of who the person you will be renting to, really is.In the meantime try to be as friendly as possible to the tenant and attempt to reach a reasonable solution, such as cash for keys.

The couple has decent (not great) credit, no prior eviction history since they currently own their home, and no criminal history.

You will still be able to dictate who you rent to based on credit score, criminal background, landlord references, work history etc..