I essentially said I would give them 2 warning but the third offense would result in a loss of deposit and essentially give me the option of evicting them.

I'm about to be a first time landlord and I've read so much on these forums about running background, credit, criminal, etc. checks and there are many websites that offer those services.

I have only declined applicants on the basis of income, credit or criminal history.

The lender has two remedies in theory to the event which would be civil suite (it is not a criminal offense) and foreclosure.

People that are looking at your property will all too often be criminals and convicted felons.

Those don't tend to be too tough on their own members.Its almost certainly not a criminal matter, so the police will blow you off.Seriously, if you want any real action, you're going to have to hire a lawyer and file suit against this guy.

You are allowing a criminal enterprise to be run from your home.

I'm sorry your taking personal offense to the remarks.If you know the guy well, maybe you can put in a call, and at least ask/tell him to clean up a little bit, maybe a nice polo shirt or god forbid a dress shirt w/ a tie.

Both are taking Criminal justice courses no less.

I've found in some cases that some of the offenders committed offenses to get themselves re-incarcerated, because they couldn't adjust to life "outside".