I also give a move in gift and that's about it.My move in gift is usually a new door mat, a basket of fruits, a set of scented candles, female tenants get a dozen of giant sunflowers by the window.

Agree.If there is damage by a tenant (smoking, candle wax, crayon, etc), it's on them, but normally it is wear and tear for the landlord to cover.The first thing we do when we take possession of a unit is assess whether painting is needed, and full or partial.

They apologized for the smell that was coming form the candles and said it wouldn't happen again.Anyways so I was wondering if it does happen again and I call the police, could they enter the apartment with just smelling it or would they need more evidence to enter the apartment?

Some people leave them open and place candles, plants, etc.

@Yi Zhao Patchouli candles.

My list:1) Cleaning supplies2) Candles (who doesn't want open flames in their rentals?)

Nothing is ever easy" "Stop worrying about the problem and find a solution" "People would rather follow a torch that leads the way in life, then to light a candle and find the path themselves"Be Strong My Friends & Seek Help When Needed!

When I ask the downstairs tenant she denies smoking in the unit, and claims it might be her candles we are smelling.

., just kidding.What I and guys like Account Closed are doing is true investing... just focusing on the 1% rule or 50% rule GRM or a few hundred dollars a month is like walking in the dark with a candle. 

I had a tenant who never smoked a single cigarette, but burned candles and we had black soot just like that.