Q) Our office received an application, and "yes" had been marked on the box when asked if they had been convicted of a felony. Can legally they be asked what the felony conviction was for?
A) Yes. Diligent tenant screening will require further investigation into the prospective applicant's background. A felony involving a crime against persons or property is highly relevant to the qualification of this particular applicant. You have a legitimate business reason for inquiring further to determine if accepting this application will endanger your building or any of the other occupants. A felony conviction for rape, burglary, murder, arson, possession for sale of narcotics, felonious assault or other serious crime against persons or property are all grounds for denial of a tenancy. Many landlords will distinguish certain felonies that are not against persons or property, for example, tax evasion conviction, or other so called victimless crimes.
(taken from Apartment Management Magazines-January 2009)
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