It's highlighted for me the value of always performing a thorough credit/background check, but also that my application form needs to be more thorough.

I've actually printed out some of the advice in this particular forum and highlighted the passages I need to focus on.

So, my post was more to highlight that it does not ALWAYS have to be a no automatically and that communication could be key to finding out more.

Hence why I said you can't exactly compare the two and I highlighted the fact that Compton endures more violent crimes than Inglewood (and as you've mentioned, Inglewood witnesses higher property crime rates).

It highlights , suspicious activity, High Traffic, as a Zero Tolerance lease violation.If it were me I'd give them a mutual lease termination notice,, give them a week to move, return the deposit, if apartment is left broom clean and they are out.

Long conversation, but here are the highlights:  "We need to get out of the extended stay hotel because the don't allow pets and our rottweiler has to stay at the kennel.""

At least this could be given to an applicant with highlighted sections saying they can't have a kangaroo. 

i recently updated my lease to includes words about strongly suggesting renters insurance and added highlighted initialed blocks after the "rules" no tampons flushed in toilet, parking in designated spots, ( had to add that one after problems with lawn parking) ect, That way i know that we are on the same page, I remember being a young renter and not bothering to read "all that stuff".

I spoke with an attorney today and she also highlighted the consideration that even if I win, these people may not be able to pay.

They are not Highlighting the Ad or making is stand out in any way.