What has happened to America when we are protecting criminals who have entered the US illegally It's not that simple, and why it's not that simple is the problem. 

Fortunately, people with criminal records typically have other issues like bad credit or landlord references. 

However, if that effort fails, the local agent is equally liable – criminally and civilly – for any fees, fines, etc. associated with the property." 

We will not be liable for failure to provide security services or for the criminal or wrongful acts of others.

Also, take the extra step to look up their criminal history through a public records service—background checks from platforms like Zillow often only show major felony convictions, so you may miss key information.

But I ran into a major issue that I am hoping to get some perspective on from you all.TLDR: Can I sue a major corporation for failing to run a thorough background check on a criminal?

I would rewrite your last sentence like this:Audits including criminal investigation referrals are certainly on the rise given the potential for abuse and the large volume of fraud that has occurred and is occurring in this area.

Have you found checking references and deal history or credit/criminal to be useful? 

., applicants might submit fraudulent documents, but it's hard to forge things when it comes to official credit reports, criminal history reports, end eviction history.

Screening ProcessStart with a written rental criteria policy (so you're consistent and compliant with Fair Housing).Use a screening service built into your property management software for credit/criminal history.For income verification, go beyond PDFs.