Please keep in mind that there is statute of limitations in each individual State for any criminal offence committed in the past.

He has sent a copy of criminal background check from his home country saying no records of criminal history found ... not sure how much weight that carries.

Why would you willingly eat the cost and let the criminal go free?

This is a covered claim due to criminal vandalism and the vandal has no monies to cover the loss. 

I am a LL with a large portfolio of Detroit SFR rentals.It is not a Civil issue anymore it becomes Criminal intent on your part.I can go in-depth on the various scenarios (with experiences picked up over the last 7 years investing on Detroit) but would not wish to as it is a different topic on it's own right.Hence, Sorry but just take this experience on the chin and go through this eviction like a Landlord would do.For the next tenant, follow a regimented Screening process: 1) Check the 36th District court for past evictions & money jugements (LT issue and GC issues), if it is under 3 years avoid the drama and move to the next applicant.2) Previous Landlord verification - call and speak to them (run the Landlords name if you have MLS access against the ownership records)3) Employment History and Stability - 3 times rental income atleast. 4 times if it is under household share.4) Credit Score - a Good indicator but take it subjectively as a Low Credit score is not an automatic refusal.

Grand Blvd are worst than the ones heading towards Joy Rd or Chicago.I would go ahead and invest in some quality security in terms of fences, lighting, and upgraded locks.

My first experience with conventional lending last year was down right ridiculous and now that I think about it possibly criminal.

It is $25 for a credit and criminal background check.

No offence but if you are a landlord and you live in Hawaii why are you not property managing your own properties?

I'm looking for a website to help screen tenants (credit, eviction, and criminal reports).