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

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.

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

Respond to maintenance requests quickly.Maintain the property well.Treat residents with respect.Properly screen tenants in the same complex to create a community of like-minded residents.Respectfully enforce lease terms regarding on time rent so their is clarity and consistency among residents.Respond to items that impact the overall look of the exterior of the property (broken blinds, sheets or signs in windows, storage on front porches).Properly maintain landscaping in communities.Provide automation for applications, lease signing, renters insurance and lease payments.Deal aggressively with unlawful and non compliant residents to provide a safe community.Understand and price rents at market levels.If you are raising rents, offer to clean carpet (if needed) or add/replace a fixture...get creative to add value.  

Preparing for my unlawful detainer hearing in 2 days.

(And, if you have closed on it, issue a Notice To Quit For Reason Other than Non-Payment of Rent informing them of a lease violation - unlawful use of property - and evict them.

Here's what ours states:"A person with an eviction or unlawful detainer on their record may be approved if full restitution has been made.

In California, once you are awarded judgment in your unlawful detainer case, you need to file for a writ of possession.

In many larger Michigan cities (Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Wyoming included), there are fair housing laws that make it unlawful to refuse to rent to a prospective tenant based upon “lawful sources of income.”