The icing on the cake is I will be out of the country for three of the next 4 weeks of reno.  

Greed goes beyond money, selfishness is placing yourself ahead of others, taking the largest piece of cake or most of the cookies.

I have to agree with others who have recommended A, and B's experience as a landlord is icing on the cake.

@Bob Mazza, I agree with much of what others already posted here - oil stains on the carpet and globs of grease caking walls, stove, floors, etc. is NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

@Kevin Cenna Piece of cake!  

They're located in Anaheim.

The "tenant" caked us Thursday and asked us what this contract was, all it was was a termination notice that said he would vacate the premises by June 30th, and that we would give him cash for keys, clean the place up, with no damage (like removing his windows) took a little talking, but he signed it, and we told him we would bring in a trash dumpster so he could throw things away, which happens this Tuesday.

I always enjoy your post, but this one takes the cake..."

Eviction for a lack of rent payments is a cake walk compared to eviction for any other lease violations.

You're trying to have your cake and eat it, too.I'd be really surprised if these applicants accepted that deal.