Criminal record: An AAOA Criminal Report will expose an applicant’s criminal history for felonies and violent offenses over the past seven years. Only convictions will appear on the report.
DENIABLE FACTORS
The manufacture, possession, or sale of controlled substances.
First- and second-degree convictions for such crimes as murder, kidnapping, manslaughter, theft, forgery, burglary, robbery, arson, and sexual offenses.
This list must be presented to every prospective tenant who asks about renting your property. Have them sign a copy to prove that they have received it and that they understand the criteria. That simple action will show that you are fair, objective and apply the same requirements to every applicant. It will protect you against a possible Fair Housing lawsuit and help you find a good tenant.
NANCY ABRAMS Assistant Editor American Apartment Owners Association (866) 579-2262 nancy@aaoa.com
Nancy Abrams has enjoyed a long career in real estate marketing throughout Southern California and Las Vegas. She formerly represented 19 Merrill Lynch Realty branch offices, property managers The Roberts Companies, new home developers, including master planned communities Peccole Ranch and The Valencia Company and shopping centers for Sandy Sigel of NewMark Merrill.
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