@Karen Bickford, sorry, I was whining, I am a prosecuting attorney.

Fraud can be a problem but they are very diligent about checking each card, getting full ID from each seller and prosecuting anyone that tries to pass one off.

It's easy to do with a modern computer and printer.I was a deputy district attorney in the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office from 1999 until 2009, where I prosecuted real estate fraud, including title fraud like this.

A friend of mine had his "trusted" plumbers son steal a bottle of liqueur from his business, caught on camera and prosecuted.

If it turns out to be bogus, you can prosecute them criminally.You should have a well-written Animal Addendum that protects your property and the quiet enjoyment of the neighbors, and that requires humane treatment (such as, no chaining to a tree) and proof the animal is current on their shots.

are you looking to prosecute yourself?

If you are aware of any case, ever, in which the IRS prosecuted a filer for not reporting a Real Estate expense, then please do enlighten me and all the readers of BP.   

FHA compliance is Federal which means harsher punishment if they choose to prosecute. Lying

DA's don't really prosecute. 

. - Pursuant to a written lease, a landlord may charge a court-appearance fee in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the monthly rent only if the tenant was in default of the lease and the landlord filed, served, and prosecuted successfully a complaint for summary ejectment and/or monies owed in the small claims court.