As a combat veteran, I recognize the need for trained service dogs. 

I think if you can articulate it to them in a non-combative, but direct way you'll get the price you want.  

You don't have to be combative when we are all here to help one another =) Have a great day. 

I was an objective observer as oppose to a combatant.

I've done the free month's rent  in the past to combat high vacancy rates in a multifamiy.

Instead of letting our saving depreciate in bank, we would like to invest them in real estate to combat inflation while we can create extra cashflow by renting out the property. 

The best way to combat the rise of China is to increase our own population so that our own economy becomes larger.

But you knew that from the get go and you decided to ignore the concerns that were raised and became combative and petty.  

To combat that make sure your evidence is measurable and straight fwd so that the judge can easily see your side.

you should have her and him sign a break lease statemebt, which agrees to end both parties obligations. if they are combative to this you can threaten to file for eviction, which will show on both credit reports. they are absolutely obligated to pay feb rent, and then you would return half after they move out. security deposit should also be sent in one check, with both names. do not put yourself in the middle of their issues.