Just got word that the City Council is considering an ordinance that would make it unlawful or discrimination to exclude section 8 applicants from the application process.  

I've heard a lot of situations recently, where long-time hosts are being punished, even when guests lie about stuff, and get thrown off the platform.

Not as punishment, but as a safety precaution!

Don't punish the tenant for your oversight.

Provided the landlord has given written notice to the tenant that the rent will be accepted with reservation, the landlord may accept full or partial payment of all rent and receive an order of possession from a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to an unlawful detainer action filed under Article 13 (§ 8.01-124 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 8.01 and proceed with eviction under § 55-248.38:2. 

Sometimes you don't know who's at fault so you punish both of them, sometimes you give them what they ask for, sometimes you substitute what they ask for with something you'd rather give them, etc. :)

I understand the lawsuit must stop if the tenant pays everything that's listed on the unlawful detainer summons, but what if a new month begins before the court date?

I'll continue to take the punishment if you feel you need to give it to me. 

To my understanding, the 203k loan has the benefit of minimizing upfront cost to acquire the property,  but you get punished by the premiums over the long term.

Misappropriation of security deposits is punishable by jail time and a fine.Here is what the Oklahoma statute says about returning deposits:"Upon termination of the tenancy, any security deposit held by the landlord may be applied to the payment of accrued rent and the amount of damages which the landlord has suffered by reason of the tenant’s noncompliance with this act and the rental agreement, all as itemized by the landlord in a written statement delivered by mail to be by return receipt requested and to be signed for by any person of statutory service age at such address or in person to the tenant if he can reasonably be found.