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

According to the official report the case was treated not as a criminal offense, but as a landlord-tenant dispute.What makes the case especially alarming is the organized nature of the scam.According to Spotlight on Maryland, several houses across Baltimore County have been fraudulently listed by users promoting 'last resort' homes on social media platforms.'

We have a 3x household income over the rent, with favorable references, rental history, landlord references, employment history & references, looking at how much money they have on hand & spending history via statements, as well as background, & criminal reports on top of credit. 

Background Checks:Run background checks to ensure there is no history of criminal activity, evictions, or other issues that could pose a risk. 2.

In your experience, doing criminal background checks, credit history, employment history and eviction history helps mitigate these issues with tenants? 

From what I have heard is criminals search out contractors , there can be big scores in their trucks .  

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

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

Check criminal history.Selecting the right tenant will give you a great landlord experience, I would do a very thorough screening. 

It's a criminal act in Washington.