Being in the Austin area you need to understand that Travis county JP courts are going to be liberal so judges are going to be more inclined to listen to the tenants sob story.

Any time you are investing in liberal areas, expect legislation like this.

A very politically liberal environment which frowns on making any changes to that boundary.  

Think of any niches to set yourself apart, like senior housing, vet housing, or liberal pet policy.

Keep in mind, actually sending them to collections will result in the collection company getting half and you possibly seeing some money possibly in the very distant future.Going to small claims court you will be the evil rich landlord forcing possibly a deadly disease (Coronavirus) on your tenant (according to them) and your chances of winning depend on how liberal your state/judge is.

I would venture to say in the more liberal counties in MD you would likely get in trouble for requiring proof, and in the more conservative counties you probably would not.But putting aside the proof aspect of it is a service animal or not....it is definitely a no no on the deposit.

@Deniqua AntoineNot gone to a liberal arts college to pay for a worthless overpriced major.

We've grown to appreciate our lifestyle, as it feels extremely liberating.

A liberal judge will suggest that you trained them to pay late if you keep preventing your machine from doing its job.

How many don't like liberal tenant laws?