I'm sure I didn't think of everything, but I covered a good amount of ground.Some examples of the provisions (many of these have more detailed descriptions in the lease, this is just for illustration purposes):Windows must be kept shut when it's raining or snowing.All pipes must be dripped during freezing weather (tenant is liable for any burst or leaky pipes that are a result of not dripping the taps)Wood floors / granite countertops / and butcher block counters can only be cleaned with certain products that I list (and I list forbidden cleaning products that can lead to damage, such as vinegar for floors or granite).The dishwasher can only have dishwasher detergent (ie Cascade), and DO NOT USE dish soap.There will be a cleaning fee of $x if the premises is left unclean upon vacancy.Any property left on the premisesA list of things that are forbidden from being put down sinks and pipes, and a provision that if a plumber is called and the repair is due to anything other than defective plumbing, the tenant is responsible for the cost of repair. 

Also if you have been a landlord you will see how many tenants live in virtual petri dish's of mold and hoarders. 

Most work, they have jobs, they check you out at stores, they wait on your table, clean your dishes, clean your homes, watch your children, some teach, they work in hospitals cleaning up the messes of the sick, they drive trucks, wash your cars, mow your lawns, they labor at factories....I could go on.

Or maybe they did a load (or few) of dishes in the tub.

I never had someone say no on the application but realistically they probably figure I will never ask.When they turn the application in, its a perfect time to ask to visit them if I have any doubts or if they have pets to see if the house smells like pets or if it looked like they did not vacuum the floors in months or dishes piled up for weeks just in general see how they live before letting them move in and find this out 1 month after they moved in and its to late.

So licensing was always important to me.When I ran all my HML deals I did it with my mortgage bankers license in Oregon.Now what about Rueben balls the deep fried ones you familiar with that tasty treat in Cleveland .. ? 

They climb on tables and kitchen counters and purr-rub against dishes, gross.  

I usually go to the dollar store and spend $15-20 and get a roll of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, can opener, some of those popcorn containers and microwave popcorn, a potholder, a kitchen towel, some cleaning supplies (hint, hint), a couple of the picture holders I like them to use, some kitchen trashbags, and a card.

(Example: I go through A LOT OF TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS every month, and the sink is ALWAYS full to the brim with dirty dishes), but I'm making it work!

That includes the typical stuff like a full paint job, replacing all of the flooring, replacing kitchen counter-tops with low-grade stuff, making various minor plumbing repairs, minor electrical repairs, replacing a door or two, landscaping, and stove and dish-washer.