Will programmable thermostats deter renters?

[Colin Olsen]

My wife and I recently purchased a three-flat in Berwyn and are house hacking for at least the next year. The property has a single furnace, so we cover gas and heat for all three units (which can get pricey in Chicago winters). I installed programmable thermostats from Chicago Controls which have a maximum heat setting of 71 degrees and revert back to 68 degrees every three hours. 

Some friends of ours think that tenants will be unhappy about not being able to set the temperature to their liking. We think it's the best way to minimize expenses and maintain an energy efficient building. 

Has anyone had issues with tenants being upset about the lack of control?