$50.00 less per month over 12 months works out to $600.00.Also, hind sight being 20 - 20, you might have met less resistance if you tried to bump them 8% each year. 

Get something with a 12 mil wearlayer WITH A SCRATCH RESISTANT FINISH like Aluminum Oxide.

Most people who grow don't want anyone in the property so I think you will get resistance but you need to keep pushing.

If they resist, I'd give them a 3 day notice to cure or quit.

You can get some good stuff nowadays that looks like hardwood but is water resistant, etc., making it more tenant-proof.Oh, and my issue with the recessed lighting is trying to replace the bulbs. 

I am also working on an SCRA article/video, along with a "are military towns REALLY recession resistant" thas t discusses pros and cons to military tenants!

Your path of least resistance is to get into that apartment and get it treated.

Any product designed for a garage that cost more than a $100 should be advertising something about how great they resists stains.

I was super resistant to turn our management over, but when I saw what our manager was able to get in terms of rents, I've never looked back.I have a buddy that is considering renting his house in Escalon. 

Do many tenants resist it, kind of like people want "Free Shipping" would they expect "Free Utilities" or should I be adding a $50-$100/mo utility surcharge into my future leases on this property?