Thanks for the feedback gentleman -- you are correct -- Judgement is the correct wording (not lien).

It's a little tricky to write but I've been successful in negotiating stipulated judgements for occupancy prior to the end of an inspection period.

Example: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/crimhist.htmAnother reasonable option is http://www.aaacredit.net/, we were happy with them before we found out state option.In my opinion you need to know prior addresses and debt/judgement, both from the credit report, and a solid criminal check.

If there is a money judgement entered that could appear as well.

This is very important if you find yourself needing to collect on a judgement after an eviction.

Now its a judgement call.

Yes, a US court can pierce the corporate veil of the LLC and issue a judgement and come after your assets.

Sue them in Small Claims Court and get a judgement.

USPS employees and contractors have been stealing checks from mail.I got tired of the "its in the mail" messages and bounced check fees.Remember, the lease is enforceable in court and if you aren't getting paid then a judgement is based on the lease not the form of payment. 

I'm more of the feeling, go through the court process and file a judgement for rent owed and any damage.