And I have probably foreclosed on more properties than most here and the "repairs" are minimal, if you inform a borrower that criminal charges may be brought for trashing a property and they understand that, you'll have few instances of intentional damages, IMO, something that many banks just don't communicate.

What percentage of crime is there and what amount is violent versus non-violent offenses??

But I'm wondering if there are any other creative strategies for dealing with this situation, and removing this property from the area comps, that wouldn't be considered criminal. ;)Thanks alls

Well, all the facts were not presented in the story, however, it would not surprise me if BoA is in violation of laws and guilty of criminal damage.

i was thikning about offering them 500 bucks to keep quiet and clean for a month or 2 until the place sells, and pay them when the house sells...would yall consider that rude or offensive??

I dropped off a letter stating that the lease was violated due to criminal activity, yadda yadda yadda.

You should be able to pull the criminal for the county where the rental is (or where the applicant lives?)

Ezra -No offense, but this seems like a very basic tactical question for someone about to manage a private $40MM portfolio.

I was told I can phone and get the information, but if I go in person and sweet talk, I can get the clerk to check local criminal for me, in case it doesn't come up with my credit check company.

My purpose is to hire recently released felons (drug offenses) and give them a chance to support themselves and their families, while also gaining relevant skills.