Prospective Tenant has a prior eviction they said they paid off.

[Cali Skier]

So I have read and am following the Bigger Pockets Tenant Screening Guide, and it is very clear that this is a denial, and I understand the reasons for not renting to tenants to prior evictions, because they understand the process.  But what does "I paid it off mean"? Does that mean, they were evicted but they paid off the debt owed?  I want to know how to respond to them as they are being persistent.  

[Matthew Paul]

How to respond ?   " we will be reviewing all applications , we will let you know "