So, call the city and see what they say about it.Finally you want to get all this done as politely as possible of course, I know you do, and those southern charm skills will come in handy to make it happen!!! 

I think some potential tenants think if they meet the landlord they can charm him or her into thinking they're great, as if that will somehow waive the fact they don't meet the requirement.

Con artists are really charming. 

At 1200 sq. ft. and mostly original, this home has that old-school craftsman charm, but will need to have the 800 sq. ft. garage converted to a DADU (detached ADU) to have great cash flow.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $552,000

1904 Craftsman on a street that dead ends into a park, right next to the future light rail station. Will need ...

Part of the appeal of the Heights area is all the charmingly restored historic homes.

Gorgeous original wood and oozing charm, on a large lot as well. 

That is a charming house!

Use your best charm!

It sounds like you might have been in Point Loma when you stopped over to Japan, what I love about San Diego is that its a dynamic city with each suburb having its own unique charm, vibe and beauty to it.