just got good news, our cash offer was accepted for the perfect small building in commercial zoning, for our planned non-profit pet rescue startup. its 2 floors freestanding with each level being 24ft deep by 18ft wide. the floors are bare concrete, and seems feral cat were living at some point in there while it was abandoned though havent seen any access points nor any kitties outside around the few times visited so far, just some skunks.how can i best clean the bare  concrete of its existing cat pee smell and stains?

If either party presses for a reason, you can flat out tell them your standards are no pets, and only 2 guests per person - to dissuade them from asking any other questions.

What I mean is, I go to the tiebreakers listed on my 'general qualifications sheet' and briefly peruse all the apps I received at the same time, looking for move-in timeframe, (they may not want to move for 2 months), term they want, #of people (are they pressing occupancy limits), if they smoke, if they have pets, does their income pencil out, special requests (did they ask to paint or do things to the place?).  

It does not and can not supersede state laws, municipal ordinances and administrative regulations.Some of the many extremely problematic examples a forum search will reveal:"My tenant has gotten a service animal when my lease has a no-pet clause!"  

I noticed there is no pet policy currently in place.

They all currently have pets.

However , we can charge pet fees and security deposits just like with non HUD tenants. 

I see it all the time that some LL charge credit, cleaning or pet fees...all three are illegal!

-Security Deposit: $600-Non Refundable pet deposit $400 (for two cats, though they got an unauthorized dog after the fact).

Do you have your procedures (accept pets, criteria to rent) established and paperwork ready?