The first is that he smokes cigarettes and pot (not legal here) in his apartment for which we have had complaints about (as the smell travels) from both the apartment above him and from the renter of the commercial space below him.

I agree with each of you and after speaking with her, I think she was a bit too hard in her description.I explained that smoking, dog crap on the floor, broken item, etc. are grounds for bad review. 

We do not partake in alcohol, smoking or anything unhealthy.Rod is a Deacon in our church in Henderson, NV.

This kind of stuff aside, I include the following clause in my lease:SECURITY NOT PROMISEDThe Tenant has inspected and acknowledges that all locks and smoke detectors are in working order.

My asset is deteriorating...And I am upset about it.2) My insurance company wants me to do a picture of smoke/fire alarm and I cant do it because she wont communicate with me.

Read the local ordinances and zoning be prepared with full details, site plan, traffic estimates, noise, smoke, etc

Bedrooms:  Size appropriate for size of house, any 'nested'-go through one to get to another- closet sizes and condition of closetSMELLY:  any scent of mold, pets, pet pee, smoking, smoking pot, etc.Fireplace, check chimney from outside for condition and inside for conditionpool, check for condition, check deck and all attachments-heater? 

Just want to make sure you are aware of the new Smoke Detector law going into effect this April.

Here's the potential problem: your family gives you a smoking deal, perhaps making no money themselves.

This home also taught me the great importance of not allowing tenants to smoke in the property.