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Catherine Jacoby Looking for examples of tenant criteria and screening reqs
20 October 2023 | 16 replies
I could go on about this topic for hours, but here is what we require:-Gross income of 2.5x rent-No violent felonies-Min 650 credit score-Fully completed applicationThose will vary quite a bit based on your market and property quality. 
Kevin Hamblin Colorado Bill will not allow Landlord to evict tenants except for non payment/Breach
2 March 2023 | 1 reply
It also lists the reasons someone could be removed from their home, such as:Not paying rent.Committing a “substantial violation” that endangers those living there, such as a “violent or drug-related felony.”
Kristi C. How should we try to sell this house?
8 September 2014 | 1 reply
My uncle is a very unreasonable and unpleasant person with mental problems, anger issues, and violent tendencies.
Marian Smith Difficult to rent SFH with sex offender across street?
22 November 2012 | 28 replies
While I'm at it, I will download all the violent crime stats and burglaries that occur in the neighborhood and post it along with the listing (that is available in GIS map form from the City website for most medium to big cities)...Seriously, this stuff is rampant.
Steven Tawresey Quickly end month to month lease w/ potential drug dealer
21 February 2017 | 12 replies
About the only way to evict them quickly would be if the tenant gets arrested for a drug or violent crime on the property.
Ewa Reza Bad quality remodel / shoddy workmanship/general contractor issue
13 March 2017 | 9 replies
Look for violent crimes and crimes of theft and a past history of lawsuits.  
Gregg Farrauto Homestead FL Feedback
25 October 2020 | 1 reply
Florida City has a lot of violent crime... especially in the areas where the multi-family units are located.
John Kallas Tenant Screening
29 September 2014 | 11 replies
I have applied a 4 yr eviction and drug/violent crime period requirement. 
Kurtis Foster Huntsville Crime Map
21 February 2023 | 9 replies
As far as violent crime, I haven't seen any.
Sean Tippens Unknowingly renting to illegal immigrants ......
7 October 2019 | 113 replies
ThanksOne thing to consider :If someone wants to rent a unit, but you don't do a "background check" using a valid SSN...you'll probably have to forego background checks on all other applicants of the building... since if someone's application gets denied to do a bad background check (eviction, violent crime etc..) they can file a claim against you for not treating all applicants the same..