Their behavior indicates they are not responsible and don't have the finances to afford your rental.

I didn't see any sketchy behavior on their FB pages although I take that with a big grain of salt. 

It's also wise to check references from previous landlords to understand their payment history and behavior as a tenant.Once all the information checks out, you can proceed to signing the lease and collecting the security deposit and first month’s rent.Good Luck!

They disagree because they are for you.These are some observations of thin-skinned behavior:1.

All to say behaviors are belief driven.

I personally believe this is just alarmist behavior.

What can I do to discourage this behavior? 

It’s not intended to address tenant screening or defaulting issues, and I can see why it might not seem relevant to your concerns about tenant behavior and payment habitsTo answer your question,I fully own a couple of companies and hold partial ownership in others with real estate portfolios totaling over $100 million in market value, but I try to keep an open mind and learn from both sides-whether it's through advocating for better tenant practices or working with property managers.

Then there are calls about all sorts of minor stuff - and just odd behavior, like calling the gas company at midnight because they thought they smelled rotten eggs….. getting our gas shut off for a day, bringing over questionable house guests, bringing over a small dog and housing it without asking, and just overall kind of being a mess.

Can not charge more for a service animal.Not all disabilities are readily apparent from simply viewing a person or the behavior of their animal.