I just graduated from Shippensburg University last May with a bachelors in Criminal Justice.

But generally this is a set list of criteria (criminal/credit background, etc).

Name, recent addresses used, social security verification, DOB verification; eviction records search, nationwide criminal and sex offender scan; nationwide criminal court records; credit summary includes tradelines, accounts, payment history, estimated monthly debts, past due, and available credit; collection accounts and outstanding balances; prior inquiries and rent history.

HUD came out with guidance in 2015 that said we should not have a blanket policy of rejecting anyone with a criminal record and this is exactly why.

Then you'll let him stay and he'll be good for a while before slipping back into old habits.Running a credit/criminal won't change the fact that he's regularly late or noisy.

James Wise Technically the law allows for criminal evictions for as little as late rent (even a day) but most counties/cities won’t allow it.

That isn't just deceiving and super shady, it's also a criminal act.Sorry you're going through this! 

It is a dark art which apparently draws in a lot of flakes and criminals.

Frankly, most people aren't comfortable discussing it as we have become very averse to talking about anything that may be offensive.

I've requested background/criminal/eviction checks on both but I am still waiting on the son's.