The latest quarterly inspection showed - sewage leak in basement- door and window issues- toilet sinking into the floor- weak spot in the roof (leakage)Estimated repairs possibly in the thousands (waiting for a quote).

It's easy enough for anyone to find the truth unless you have it owned in an LLC anyway and then you either look like a liar or you look weak.

One of the things I've learned from the podcast is that successful people recognize their strengths and weaknesses. 

Upgrading their rental, offering discounts, and other incentives are just another way of showing you're a weak Landlord.

This doesn't make me a weak business person.  

I disagree 100% - this is a business, not a charity... succeeding in Detroit is VERY difficult, there is no time for weakness. 

Your liability comes up when you have a weak criteria and/or don't adhere to it.

If the female moves out then you are left with the weak/failing applicant.

If we accept a tenant that has a weaknesses in income history, credit history, housing history, or legal history, we will ask for a greater deposit to cover our risk.

If the rental market is strong in your area I don't think you'd have a problem, I don't think that many people would care and again if it's limited supply they might not have another choice.If it's weak in your area... it probably will be harder to rent unless you make it a good deal but that is probably more to do with supply than the cemetery.