What really disturbs me is that their lawyer on his response made a series of inaccurate claims such as saying that we have received notices of violation of habitability by a public health inspector.

This is both hilarious and a bit disturbing with some of the serious comments.

First of all remember that a person that asks this question is probably upset with you calling, so now you have two problems - provide a sufficient answer, and then changing the vibe of the call, otherwise, you'll provide an answer and be told to delete the number from your lists.When providing your answer try to be polite and understanding: "I'm sorry if disturbing, this is the number I was provided with".

His philosophy was a tenant will move out with little or no notice anyway and not much you can do about it, so might as well put them on month to month....from his side if there is something they are doing he doesn't like....too many people, too many cars, playing loud music and disturbing neighbors, pets they didn't disclose or whatever, he can raise the rent or give notice to move out with 30 days notice since it is month to month.   

If the tenants don't respect your personal space/boundaries, and are over-reaching their bounds and stepping not just into your life, but disturbing your friends - before they even become a tenants - is that how you want to start this tenancy?

REHAB PROCESS AGREEEMENTTENANT is aware that for 12 month lease time period this RESIDENCE will be undergoing periodic maintenance that may include disturbances to WATER, ELECTRICITY and STRUCTURE.

Every where residents opposed to STR, it has been usually due to fear of unknown, assumptions, rather than real disturbance.

I tend to agree with hunter, rent is being paid already, so you screen her more for damage or disturbance issues with joint income obviously  ok....and you may end up with her there much of the time anyway if they are serious....In my experience, your only risk is the break up and being left with just her, but that may not happen or be a lease or two away and you could cross that bridge then (by not allowing her to be there solo)...

-Don't destroy the place-Exercise good personal conduct and don't disturb the neighbors-Keep my appliances in good working order-Yard maintenance is your responsibility-And of course... those air filter thingies?

As far as the lead/asbestos issue goes they aren't a current health problem as long as you don't disturb it.