Maybe if it was some jerk or criminal I'd go after it, but if she has mental health issues it probably would be more trouble than it's worth.

It takes their income info, and runs credit and criminal checks.

Being in the background check industry I need to help you understand something, some of the information you are getting from service provider(s) could be out of date; as it relates to data like criminal information etc.

My lease specifically states:5) UseThe stated premises shall be used only as a family residence and no business activity whatsoever is allowed including babysitting – childcare and the lessee shall not permit said premises or any part thereof to be used for (a) the conduct of any offensive, noisy or dangerous activities that would increase the premiums for fire insurance on said premises; (b) the creation or maintenance of a public nuisance; (c) anything which is unlawful or in violation of any public authority at any time during the term of this lease; or (d) any purpose or manner which will obstruct, interfere with, or infringe upon the rights of adjacent properties.

It may be defined as coercion involving threats of physical harm, threat of criminal prosecution, or threats for the purposes of taking the person's money or property.Okay now let us examine this: Blackmail is an act, often a crime(Breaking a legally binding contract, CHECK!)

Excluding the obvious such as criminals, those with pets or children etc based on your specific property type. 

It checks for credit, evictions and criminal and you can have the applicant pay for the fee then you will get the results.

In my case, it's usually not that the applicant changes their mind, but that they don't pass the eviction or criminal background check.Mike

Really quick, is anyone familiar with the law when it concerns performing a criminal background check for potential renters?

Yes, that would be dishonest and borderline criminal tax evasion. 3.