Landlord Newsletter - Free Criminal Background Check Form

The Criminal Background Authorization & Release Form helps you find out if the tenant is being up front with you. It gives them the opportunity to tell you if there is any criminal history that may come up on a background check. Not only will you have the tenant's full authorization to do a criminal report with law enforcement agencies, you also have the written authorization required to obtain a credit report.

The fact that the tenant has nothing to hide and is willing to release credit and criminal (if any) history to you shows good faith and cooperation in the screening process.

This form can be used in addition to the LPA Rental Application or independently for the purpose of tenant screening authorization.

FREE DOWNLOAD The Criminal Background Authorization & Release Form

The Landlord Protection Agency® presents John Reno, Esq., a highly experienced Landlord - Tenant attorney based on Long Island, NY.

John Reno also does Mortgage Loan Modifications (Nationwide).
(Mention The LPA for a 10% discount!)

Dear Mr. Reno:
I have a non-married couple that moved in last year.
Lease to expire on October 1st, 2013.
Recent domestic issues with police involvement.
He wants to stay (he is not the issue).
How can I get her off the lease prior to the initial one year lease termination, retain him as the tenant, and renew with just one person?
Would really like to know.
Thanks!
Deb

A: Can't Can't Can't. They're a package deal. You can't split the baby! (there's a million of these puns!) Even if I drew up a 20 page iron clad lease amendment, she'll be in his bed the next night, so what's the point?

If you have a landlord tenant problem you'd like to ask a question about, please feel free to e-mail me your question.
Submit a landlord / tenant question for Mr. Reno
Please try to keep your questions as short and to the point as possible.

Have you ever been beaten by a tenant on the rent?
Most of us have and unfortunately, it is one of the costs of doing business as a landlord.
On the bright side, remedies are available. If you have documented your tenancy with the proper paperwork including a rental application, lease agreement, late notices, etc., you may have a chance of collecting.

Credit bureau reporting is an option in which many modern landlords are beginning to participate....

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"I mailed the check out last Wednesday, but Saturday I found the envelope laying next to the mailbox - it must have blown out. I'll mail it first thing Monday morning.."
Tony D., Gainesville, Florida.

"I will have to check with the people who live here with us and have a meeting tonight (who are not on the lease of course) to see how much money they have towards rent, we'll get back to you after I find out."
(10 days late already!) - Natalie Sterling, Charles Town, WV

"I don't know why I'm here, he's just trying to get money for when I lived there."
It's not really an excuse but it was a good one. The judge actually gave me a little more than twice what I was asking for. Pennies from heaven or what? Now I just have to collect. - Kerry from Michigan. LPA member.

"My nephew is law student and he tells me that this lease is illegal."
I knew it was just another excuse, so my lawyer served them the next day. They did wind up paying the late fee, a partial attorneys fee and the rent. - Jack Klein, NY

How to Check your LPA Membership Expiration Date:

1. Be logged in with your LPA username & password
   
2. On the "Main Menu" (top right), click on "Your Orders" (right below your name)
   
3. The beginning date of your membership will be listed to the left of your membership order # in this format: YYYYMMDD
   

If you haven't already, please take the opportunity to sign up for The LPA's Quick Check Credit Reports! Quick Check is a simple, fast way to access online credit reports while saving you money!