Prevention is easier than cure so my suggestion is to get references from their bank, friends etc etc. Eliminate the would be bad tenants. In ten years we have had three sets of good tenants and never had to evict anybody.
It goes both ways. Maintain your rental house well. Ensure it is clean when you rent it out. Take pics before and after renting out. Make sure everything works and if service is required do it asap.
Make sure you have a comprehensive rental agreement that covers when rent must be paid, rental term etc. Set the tone of firm and fair from the start.
