I know I can take the kids to court, and maybe put an unlawful detainer on their credit reports.

I've since had 2 new tenants move in, but one broke their lease (unlawful weapons), and the other is wanting to get out of her lease due to not feeling safe in the building (related to the aforementioned issue). 

Those amendments make it unlawful for any jurisdiction to discriminate against congregate living for the disabled.

It's not like I was just talking to some idiot from accounting on the phone.Lets look at the NC law Chris posted, it seems to answer my question quite well.http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/H...It very clearly states that what I proposed is in fact illegal:"it shall be unlawful for any new residential building, as hereinafter defined, to be served by a master meter for electric service or natural gas service.

Different states have deemed "rent-to-own" unlawful.

I will agree that no EMD is bogus and unlawful....

Let the tenant know that any unlawful destruction or theft from your property will be reported immediately to the authorities as well as the housing authority.

But if they don't abide by the government laws and UNLAWFULLY help out these 3 guests.

The tenants said it was unlawful, blah blah, and Mike Butler told them "dirty people aren't a protected class" so awesome. 

Respond to maintenance requests quickly.Maintain the property well.Treat residents with respect.Properly screen tenants in the same complex to create a community of like-minded residents.Respectfully enforce lease terms regarding on time rent so their is clarity and consistency among residents.Respond to items that impact the overall look of the exterior of the property (broken blinds, sheets or signs in windows, storage on front porches).Properly maintain landscaping in communities.Provide automation for applications, lease signing, renters insurance and lease payments.Deal aggressively with unlawful and non compliant residents to provide a safe community.Understand and price rents at market levels.If you are raising rents, offer to clean carpet (if needed) or add/replace a fixture...get creative to add value.