It would depend on what her record was and how recent it was. I would be wary of anything that might indicate an established history (multiple offenses) or predisposition toward theft, fraud, or damage. For instance, I had an applicant once who had several incidents of domestic violence on his record, including twice with his current wife with whom he wanted to rent my house. All I could see were holes in the walls and broken windows from an unchecked anger issue in my future if I rented to them.

Just use your best judgement and consider all the factors. I kind of keep a mental tally of 'pro and con' points as I go through applications and if someone has more on the con side than pro I move on. I'd rather let the house sit empty than rent to someone of high risk.

Tell them you are still interviewing others who are interested in the rental and that you will get back to them later, in the meantime find someone else to rent your property. I'm a landlord and i used this technique a few times.

It depends on how long ago they were charged. Many landlords take felonies if they are 7 or more yrs ago especially if the person has no new charges since then. One stupid mistake should not bar them from renting forever.

Depends.

You want the best tenant you can find. Keep taking applications and keep looking.

I always found talking to previous landlords was helpful. Not necessarily the landlord they have currently, but one that has previously gotten rid of the tenants. The current landlord may want them out ASAP.

Enough tenants "lied" to me, I have almost given up on people.

Did she tell you about the felony upfront or try to hide it? If she tried to hide it you need to pass, she is too dishonest. Of course I am assuming you asked on your application.

Otherwise you should ask her. I have a few renters with records. I ask, if they are very forthcoming and explain why they have changed I usually take them. Sometimes people make mistakes young, but once they have children of their own they would not dream of doing anything to put their children at risk. And a parent in jail is at risk. I have had really good luck doing this, although my felons are all men. They are grateful for a decent home for their children, and know you are taking a risk. Everyone of those men treat me with great respect, maybe because I tell them to their face I expect them to do right by me. "I am taking a big risk here, I have my own kids to think about too. But if you promise me you won't put your family through an arrest I will rent to you. I can see you are a good man who is trying to do right by his family." I give that little speech to them, just so they understand where I am coming from.

So, talk to the wife, see if you think she has good reason to change her ways.

How long ago and what for?

I am currently in the process of renting out one of my properties and I am doing thing different this time finding the right people to rent to. So far I have 1 couple who submitted their rental application and are still in the process of verifying their employment. But I have already found that the wife has a felony on record. The husband has a clean record on everything. So my question to landlords is would I be taking a risk renting to this couple? Can I deny them based on what I found on the wife's record?