Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

I don’t want to say that I have doubts about the injury, but it is odd that all of the cuts on his legs are long and vertical. 

He would like to purchase within a year and is thinking about going for it bc for now he has 2 years of work history but he will not once he’s off injury.

For the purposes of this Chapter, a petty misdemeanor cannot be grounds for a denial;Any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony conviction stemming from the following traffic offenses: reckless driving, driving without a license, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and DUI that did not result in additional charges for injury to a person;Any conviction for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses for i.j.which the dates of sentencing are older than three (3) years;Except as indicated in paragraph (j) below, any criminal conviction for felony offenses for which the dates of sentencing are older than seven (7) years; however, a landlord may deny an applicant who has been convicted of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802), or for those same offenses that mandate denial of tenancy in federally assisted housing subject to federal regulations, including but not limited to when any member of the household is subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement under a state sex offender registration program.Any criminal conviction for the following felony offenses for which the dates of sentencing are older than ten (10) years: first-degree assault (Minnesota Statutes section 609.221), first-degree arson (Minnesota Statutes section 609.561), or aggravated robbery (Minnesota Statutes section 609.245), first- degree murder (Minnesota Statutes section 609.185), second-degree murder (Minnesota Statutes section 609.19), third-degree murder (Minnesota Statutes 609.195), first-degree manslaughter (Minnesota Statutes 609.20, subds. 1, 2, and 5), kidnapping (Minnesota Statutes section 609.25, subd. 2(2)), or first-degree criminal sexual conduct (Minnesota Statutes section 609.342, subds. 1(b) and (g)). (2) Credit history.(3) Rental history. a.

I highly recommend you require tenants with pets to carry renters insurance with pet liability coverage (injury or damage). 

If it's in your personal name, your personal assets would be at risk so you may want to an Umbrella.At a minimum, rental properties should have three coverages:General Liability CoverageBuilding Coverage Loss of Rents / Business Income CoverageGeneral Liability Coverage - covers against lawsuits claiming you are responsible for Bodily Injury and/or Property Damage.

Manager shall not be liable for but not limited to, any injury, damage, loss rent etc. from failure to perform work order not yet authorized by the Owner. 

One optional coverage you should consider is Personal Injury (Libel, Slander, etc..).Depending on age and situation there are other coverage that may be recommended such as Ordinance & Law.Good luck with your search

If so, what was their claim (deposit, injury, etc.)3.

10 minutes maybe if you have had a recent leg injury?