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Jacob Cast Renting out bedrooms in my house
8 January 2018 | 22 replies
Again, if you do your background/criminal checks and you're halfway good at reading a person's personality when first talking to them, you will have a decent idea if it'll work out.It's all about communication and putting expectations out there.
Cody F. Tons of people asking to see an apartment, how to handle this?
15 August 2019 | 18 replies
No criminal history or non violent convictions.
Justin Cortez TEXAS "SUBJECT TO" plan and questions
25 July 2019 | 22 replies
Violation of the rule is a criminal offense.
Travis Wylie Watch out for a wholesale company called VCA Properties
22 February 2021 | 38 replies
Despite criminal history, typing/grammar errors, etc. you can always improve and make something of yourself if you have sincerity, integrity, and good work ethic.
Matt Larson Signed a 14 mo lease. Told 6 months later I need to reapply
27 May 2022 | 5 replies
They said since I qualified financially, it is not necessary  for future roommates to qualify financially but would need to pass a criminal background check.  
Kimberly H. Rejecting the pain in the butt applicant without getting sued
8 August 2014 | 56 replies
One of the first things I do with someone I believe will be a PITA tenant is confirm their landlord/property owner through our online property records.The second thing I do is confirm criminal history (i.e., eviction history) through our local online local law Marshal's office (they are the ones who handle "tack and mail" notices for a variety of civil actions).Our applications state (and the applicant must sign) that what they have provided is truthful. 
Karol Chmara Any members with STR properties in Wisconsin Dells area?
6 January 2024 | 15 replies
The usage of such a property is also subject to conditional use approval by the Village, however I was assured by Zoning that it's reasonable to assume one could obtain this approval, unless one has a history of criminality, tax delinquencies w/the village, etc. 
Susan Reehill Thinking I wasn't a good landlord
10 June 2021 | 3 replies
By then I was at least smart enough to stick to my script ("you and your son need to apply in writing,  I need proof of income,  prior rental history,  civil/background check and criminal background check;  and please understand I WILL verify this information  (this was before seattle outlawed half of this)  -  we went back and forth for several days after the initial showing with her claiming I had agreed to rent to her, then offering to pay cash in advance and such.   
Kim J. Tenant becomes AirBnB competitor - Need Advice (TLDR)
22 August 2020 | 27 replies
Now if they are taking your furniture and directing your employees to do unpaid work for them you have a civil case with a potential criminal case against them depending on the laws in your area.
Margharita Silva screening eviction history
27 May 2022 | 1 reply
hi, i am using a site called My Rental for screening and i cannot see the eviction history on an applicant even though it was on the report (along with credit and criminal) now it doesn't show.