I am going to go against the flow here, and say if you want your property to be non-smoking in the future don't rent to this person.The odds are EXTREMELY high that they will not quit smoking.

Try to speak with them and really understand your odds.  

I have a bit of an odd question I haven't been able to figure out.  

Odds are the rates are higher form national groups compared to local but they do offer 30 year fixed terms which many local do not on these loans. 

Think of it this way: what are the odds that someone you can get a lot from (learning, advice, referrals, etc) lives in your town or county?

Recently, an appliance repairman was "hinting" for a tip for a small repair - which I thought was odd.  

Him signing a new lease is going to be a negotiation, and the odds of him coming up with a security deposit are very slight, and it would be hard to keep anything out of the security deposit when it comes time for reconciliation; I have a feeling that move-in and annual inspection documentation is sparse as well; the place "has always had a dog smell", certainly from the time that you collected the security deposit.Consider contacting Gary Link's office to take his "Landlord Class" which will give you access to his lease, (there is a cost for the class, not sure what it is anymore).  

Better know the odds of redemption and owning property.4.

With that percentages you have better odds investing at a Vegas Casino.

Having tenants do odd jobs, such as clean-up, grass-cutting, or landscaping as a way to reduce rent may be construed as “consideration” and potentially subject you to carrying WC insurance.