I believe my neighbor was frustrated and was hoping that it would not continue as an STR after the sale, and so she has gone on the offensive.

Just a trash environment with criminals including officials and representatives. 

😝"Yes, a Property Management company that performs tenant turnover maintenance and bills by an hourly rate could be subject to Maryland Criminal Law Code § 7-104 if they are found to be intentionally inflating labor times for work orders. ### Relevant Aspects of § 7-104:- **Theft by Deception**: Under § 7-104, theft includes obtaining property or services by deception, which involves knowingly providing false or misleading information to obtain something of value.

I agree I think very few folks start off with criminal intent.

It seems to me that based on neighbors and other peoples experiences with them, they will specifically target and take on people with criminal records and pets who don’t have a lot of options on rentals.

Give criminals crossing the border free everything. 

If you search hard enough, you can find something offensive in virtually anything.  

Your claim about "incel types" is not only wrong but offensive.

Even if he has no credit/criminal history in this country, you should process an application screening like you do for every applicant.

Run a full background check to see their credit score, prior evictions and criminal record.