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.

@Aaron Sheagley Sherwin Williams Sensational Sand is amazing.

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".

Ok - i'll admit, the subject line of this post is a bit sensational.  

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.