So while I have conceded to most requests, the tenant has decided to starting doing things them self.

If you do have a penalty, send them the penalty notice and even if you eventually waive it in the beginning, make it clear that you are not conceding that the dog was permitted.  

Curiously, however, the Department concedes that its position may not be appropriate in the housing context:The Department recognizes, however, that there are situations . . .

Because she trusts me and knows that I am not going to get into something unless I completely understand it, she eventually conceded that it must not be that terrible of an idea.In my opinion, the differences usually stem from a lack of education in the matter, and potentially the lack of a solid financial education too.  

@Heidi Fagan, so our Realtor only charges 1% to list our properties so ended up paying a total of 4% in commissions, plus we conceded some dollars towards the buyers closing costs.

No, its simply that the property is theirs and the money is theirs, so the decision becomes: Do I as a property manager and advocate of my client want to be a part of this.Its like on the sales side - I've fought to the death to get huge inspection concessions accepted representing buyers, and sometimes, even when the seller concedes 100%, my buyer has backed out because "its just not the one anymore after all of this".

Or what have you all conceded in past deals to make a low offer more palatable to a seller?

But I concede I am pretty much a tightwad.3) Their average turnover.

To me it makes as little sense as leasing a car, but I do concede naivety to land deals and lease laws in Texas.

If you want out, just ask the seller to concede to every last repair listed, and if they refuse, then back out.