A tenant with criminal records

[Eli M.]

Dear BP Community,

I am reviewing an application for a potential tenant. this is a couple, not legally married, without kids.

They are both in their early twenties (22), first time moving in together. They are willing to pay upfront 4 month rent (3 month plus a security deposit ) and to sign a two-years lease.

However, the boyfriend had two criminal records in the past one when he was 16 (Violation Of Compulsory Attendance Req Child), and another one when he was 18 (Disorder Conduct Hazardous/Physi Off), I am not even sure what those violations mean but should i even pay attention to them since they happened over 4 years ago?

thank you all in advance,

E K