@Michelle Chabot Welcome.That was an inexpensive lesson.As far as screening, once I've got a deposit (I always check with their bank to see if it's good) and an application, I run the Credit Check: Credit, Arrest Record and Housing Court information.

Nothing until Monday when after 3 texts he says he was arrested and his bail took his rent money.  

They were all arrested at myproperty, and needless to say, I declined their applocation.

I was the one who had to do the running around to various places to get this warrant processed (the clerk of court, then our local law enforcement office) but it was cheap to process this ($10) and eventually the woman (I made it out on her since she was the one with the steady job) was arrested (perhaps picked up on a routine traffic stop and her history showed an outstanding warrant on her).You might check to see if you can do any of this as long as you do the "legwork".Gail

I have a potential tenant with bad credit and a spouse with a criminal history (possession of a controlled substance, evading arrest and driving without a valid drivers license, however, they want to pay the whole year's rent upfront.

someone was just arrested and charged in Charlotte.

arrests them on site.....I swear you can't make this stuff up.

It would also put the handyman into a very awkward position, if he ever has to go there again and they now see him as an enemy and could potentially set him up for something.You could send an anonymous tip to the police, but that could result in them doing some buys and maybe breaking down the doors for arrests.

HE actually went to one of my tenants and tried to bribe them to say she saw him fall and that he would pay her part of the proceeds he won.If this is true, I believe this is fraud and you can have him arrested.

If evidence was found an examiner can detain the violator, bring an arrest and prosecution.