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Mom accused of fatally drugging son appears in court
The Las Vegas woman, who is accused of drugging her adult son to death before attempting to take her own life, returned to a courtroom Tuesday
Read More »Renters spurned for old criminal records to get settlement from screening company
Markeletta Wilson lost out on an apartment in Renton last year because of a decades-old drug possession charge
Read More »Criminals use rented house to hoodwink police
Following the recent revelation that hardened criminals were taking shelter in the city by renting accommodation, the men-in-khaki have decided to approach landlords and make realize the importance of verifying credentials of tenants before
Read More »Athens mom: special-needs child raped during family crisis
Nancy is a single mom struggling to raise two young children with autism. When an emergency with one of her kids arose she called on her tenants for help
Read More »Tips for Screening and Selecting Quality Tenants
There is no silver bullet to always selecting perfect tenants for your rental properties. However, having a consistent and reliable process greatly improves your chances of keeping your investment properties in good shape and
Read More »Belleville city council OKs new rental ordinance
The Belleville City Council Monday night approved a much-debated “crime-free housing” ordinance, aimed at reducing criminal activity in rental properties
Read More »Wilmington arson victim rarely left home
Hospitalized suspect charged with murder, arson: Johnny Williams, identified as the tenant in the building’s first-floor apartment, was charged Sunday with second-degree murder and first-degree arson among other charges in Saturday's fatal fire in
Read More »Guest view: Belleville’s crime-free proposal offers just the illusion of safety
On Monday the Belleville City Council will consider a crime-free housing ordinance. I will be voting against it for many reasons, chief among them is the concept of holding one person responsible for another's
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