It's not like I was just talking to some idiot from accounting on the phone.Lets look at the NC law Chris posted, it seems to answer my question quite well.http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/H...It very clearly states that what I proposed is in fact illegal:"it shall be unlawful for any new residential building, as hereinafter defined, to be served by a master meter for electric service or natural gas service.

Different states have deemed "rent-to-own" unlawful.

I will agree that no EMD is bogus and unlawful....

Honestly, I believe that punishments are much lighter for socio-economic classes and the challenges they face, where as punishment is much more severe should someone for a lower socio-economic situation dare break the rule.

Let the tenant know that any unlawful destruction or theft from your property will be reported immediately to the authorities as well as the housing authority.

But if they don't abide by the government laws and UNLAWFULLY help out these 3 guests.

Social culture, accepting personal responsibility, educating oneself, not getting into trouble, enforcement and harsher punishments for gang-related and violent activity, responsible spending and even remotely decent financial choices (it's amazing how many people in the ghetto get weekly manicures and plasma TVs), additions, desire to work, access to food and heath care (mental healthcare included), safe childcare, etc. has to change before pretty buildings will improve a community.

The tenants said it was unlawful, blah blah, and Mike Butler told them "dirty people aren't a protected class" so awesome. 

What stands up to the punishments your tenants dish out?

In Houston we try to offer cash for keys a lot but some people are just stubborn and want to punish you by making you go to every effort to get them out.