Sure you and your dad know the stories, I  personally cannot get enough, like the history.  

I had screened her as best I could, but found out later (from docs left in the filing cabinet left in the house) that she had an eviction history that she hid (it wasn't on her credit report). 

They don't know the cities history or anything about SE MI.Bashing detroit is easy and typically done by people who are clueless about the local issues.

They just immigrated to US so don't have any employment, credit or rental history.

You can even create an audio history on your phone of every message left for you by a specific contact.

I can check criminal history using the criminal court index.

Who is willing to fund this thing with 0 rent rolls and 0 performance history?

So after serving notice you want to get a court date (summary process)FAST14 day would have been little faster (especially since they have a poor payment history)if they have kids or elderly and since Mass is so tenant friendly they might still get to stay for another 30 days for FREECash for keys for me involves a little more out pocket $$$you're going to be out more than the month they haven't paid by the time it works itself through court. maybe offer a months rent in different place and help with moving truck.you want to make appt to check out your unit in the meantime, people that don't pay also don't care about things like leaky faucets or repairsmasscourts.org has any tenant in Mass that has been a plaintiff or defendant inMass housing court .

@Craig Jennings,Knowledge is key to enduring success.As a safeguard, I would recommend you first develop a history of experience in the various segments of manufactured homes.

@Jay Helms  Here is an article that talks a bit more about the reason for why the management and owners were held liable for the murder: http://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/escambia-count...The linked article suggests that there had been a history of crime at the complex.