Based on violent crime statistics, Stockton is the most dangerous city in California and the tenth most dangerous city in the country.

This tenant has a history of being violent and of course is likely looking for any loophole or angle to take advantage of me or sue me. 

If you have the time to be able to do so, please look over the scorecard below and let me know what you think.Minimum Qualifications qApplicant MUST be 18yrs or olderqApplicant Must Have A Minimum Credit Score of 580 From All Three Credit Reporting AgenciesqApplicant Must Have Verifiable Income and Make At Least 3x Rent Monthly (Joint Income if Married) (Proof of Income Required)qApplicant Must Have Good Reference from Current/Past Landlord(s) (or Supervisor if previously Owned Home)qApplicant Must Have NO Current/Past Evictions, Judgements, Collections, Or Liens from Current/Former Landlords. qApplicant Must have valid, non-expired state-issued photo IDqApplicant Must have A Social Security NumberqApplicant Must Possess an Open Checking AccountqApplicant Must Not Have Been Convicted of Felony/Violent Crime/Drug Related Crime Within the Past 7yrsqApplicant Must NEVER Have Been Convicted of A Sex Crime or Be On Sex Offenders RegistryqTotal Occupancy Must Not Be in Excess of 2 Persons Per BedroomDisqualifiers: qRuns a Business From Home (Online Sales of Art/Crafts exempt)qNo Employment or Employed Less Than 2 monthsqSection 8qIncomplete ApplicationqIllicit Drug UserqHas More Than Two petsqHas Exotic and/or venomous petsPositive Qualifiers q(+5) Has Credit Score between 580 and 619q(+10) Has Credit score 620+ q(+10) Has Rental History of 1 year and Landlord Had/Has No Issues/Complaints q(+15) Has Rental History of 2-4yrs and Landlord Had/Has No Issues/Complaintsq(+20) Has Rental History of 5yrs+ and Landlord Had/Has No Issues/Complaintsq (+10) No Late Payments Over Rental Historyq(+10) No Broken Leases Unless Health/Safety Issues [Exercising Military Clause Okay] q(+5) Same Employer 1yrq(+10) Same Employer 2-4yrsq(+15) Same Employer 5-9yrsq(+20) Same Employer 10yrs+q(+10) Current Manager/Supervisor States Only Good Things About Applicant q (+5) Has Checking and Savings Accountq(+10) Will Pay Online q(+5) Will Pay Via Money Orderq(+10) Has Renters Insuranceq(+10) Has Total Move-In Funds Available Todayq(+10) Positive Valid Referencesq(+10) Vehicle Interior and Exterior CleanNegative Qualifiers q(-5) Is a smoker q(-10) Currently Owes Back-Due Child Support q(-10) Currently Has Delinquent/Negative Accountsq(-20) Has Filed For Bankruptcy Within Past 2yrs q(-20) Current Employer Raises ANY Concerns q(-20) Asked for Upgrades/Changes/Modifications Prior to Acceptance q(-20) Has Lied to Prior Landlords/Property Managersq(-20) No Prior Rental History

The only criminal activity I won't allow is anything violent or financial fraud. 

Even if it cash flows well, you have trouble attracting and keeping good tenants.We also have working class areas with little violent crime.

Criminal History: No violent offenders,  no criminal activity.

A few things we always look for are as follows.Income of at least 3x the rentNo violent feloniesNo evictionsStable job/income historyHistory of consistently paying their billsNon combative / non aggressiveNot a total savage

The area does have noticeable social issues (nothing violent) so I will be investing in a good security system up front for guest peace-of-mind. 

I never want to insult a QUALIFIED or unqualified applicant I am upfront about what I’m looking for I usually state the following VERBALLY to people before they apply - Your credit doesn’t have to be good to apply, you will still be considered - I just don’t want violent criminal offenses, but if you do have one, please explain - I will be accepting up to 15 applicants for this home, the most qualified will be accepted - DO YOU have anything else to add?

Violent crime is pretty low, most of it happens between people who are already acquainted with each other.