BY KATHY SCOTT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over 80 million Americans, or 33% of the population, have a criminal record. The country also has the sixth-highest incarceration rate in the world.

Many of these individuals will later become renters. The words "criminal record" shouldn't scare a landlord away, but they do need to look into what it contains.

Read on for several reasons why you should conduct a tenant criminal background check.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Tenant screening helps you find the best tenants for your property. The first thing it should always do is determine if they'll be safe to have on your property.

Having a criminal record doesn't always make them dangerous, but it's important to have a record of their actions. It…

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