Requiring an Application Fee for Each Adult for Property

[John Crawford DeBuys Freeman]

Why do management properties require an application along with the application fee for each adult in a house?

It seems like the higher rental fees could potentially turn away prospective tenants. Why not just charge for one application for the individual who feels they will be accepted and just have their name on the lease? I'm sure there is a reason why but I wasn't sure if it were for legal purposes or just wanting to know who will be living in the property better.