They get into bad habits that are hard to break. 

If you're going to rent you do not want to provide a habitable space that does not have the required egress.

If you don’t have the money to pay all of it use the difficulty of collecting to work out a payment plan.I am not saying you should make a habit of pulling a trump on contractors, but there is a reason when tenants trash houses everyone here says take the security deposit and eat the rest—it’s a pita to collect.

The start indicates "Affirmative Habitability Requirement per 24 CFR 5.703(d) and NSPIRE Final Rule"Does that mean having a fridge and stove are requirements to qualify for Section 8?

It's not my intent to harm anyone.

I think getting in a habit of keeping deposits sets you up for stress in the future. 

It is landlords responsibility to make sure the house is safe and habitable, which includes making sure all safety features are operating correctly.

Waives any other statutory or legal obligation of the landlord to deliver the unit in a fit or habitable condition or maintain the unit during the tenancy.A landlord has a responsibility to provide the tenant with an rental unit that is liveable and safe.

**Develop Good Habits** - Use calendars and to-do lists for time management

I'd recommend making a habit of doing this annually, and getting started the moment you get your packet in the mail.