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Tony Gunter Criminals protected Class -Fait Housing Act
4 April 2016 | 2 replies

Just heard that per HUD that people with a criminal record may be protected under Fair Housing Act.

http://www.npr.org/2016/04/04/472929180/feds-denying

Alejandro Perez Florida Landlords and Tenants Criminal Penalties
28 March 2018 | 1 reply

HB 1287: Landlords and TenantsGENERAL BILL by Hardemon Landlords and Tenants; Provides criminal penalties for specified prohibited practices by landlord relating to maintenance of pr...

Kathleen Park Tenant Background Check with Criminal Record
5 September 2023 | 10 replies

Hello,I was wondering if anyone knew any trustful websites (preferrably free) which provide tenants background check report service including felony/criminal charges. I don't need any lease application service or rent...

Erela Plotkin prospective tenants with a criminal record
11 July 2016 | 11 replies

i have a couple that is interested in renting, but there seems to be a lot of questions marks, both criminal background checks came listed as in review, he just started a new job 2 months ago, she does not work, and t...

Eric Fernando Background and criminal check and credit report
11 June 2018 | 1 reply

I will be closing on my first two family house so I am relatively new in the land lording business. I will be living in one unit and looking out for my first tenant. The house is in NJ.I  would need to do the backgrou...

Lacee Beitler Denial of applicant on expunged criminal charges??
28 February 2018 | 5 replies

Buckle up. You can’t make this stuff up.

We have an applicant who had the following 4 charges expunged from her record:
-aggregated assault
-burglary
-criminal attempt - CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
-conspiracy- aggravated as...

Account Closed Rejecting prospective tenant on spouse's criminal record
27 August 2018 | 4 replies

I'm currently collecting rental applications for a SFH I have up for rent and an individual and her family are interested in renting my property. The wife checks out but her husband has a litany of criminal charges: h...

Eran R. Trap for lanlords: Philly encourages criminal behavior
14 May 2021 | 4 replies

In some addresses in Philadelphia city requires having lead paint test before rental licenses can be renewed. Delinquent tenants aware of that so by not cooperating, not letting official lead paint tester to enter, ...

Eran R. Trap for lanlords: Philly encourages criminal behavior
13 May 2021 | 2 replies

In some addresses in Philadelphia, city requires having lead paint test before rental licenses can be renewed. Delinquent tenants aware of that so by not cooperating, not letting official lead paint tester to enter, t...

Vincent Plant Accept a Tenant with a criminal past?
21 November 2022 | 12 replies

I have my place listed and I had a guy apply who told me upfront when we met that he has a past, he is on the right path now and trying to rebuild his life. Very polite, has excellent credit (somehow), very responsive...