We chose these students because they must go through background checks and drug tests for school since they'll be placed in hospital and clinic settings for their rotations.  

Mutilple houses are now drug houses.

Well, there are plenty of insurance companies that DO allow Pit Bulls, and as long as the insurance premium isn't significantly higher, this is also a reasonable accommodation.You may only ask for proof of prescription if the need is not obvious.

A quick search told me that Feh had a bit of a history with drugs and the police.

., hoarder, drugs, etc.

We use screening company to verify previous addresses, please list accurate information so we can speak to your previous landlord(s).Criminal History - No felonies, or sex offenses, drug trafficking, violent crime, terrorism, burglary, theft, arson, vandalism.

In 2008 she took in her drug addict Sisters baby.  

Al says he had no knowledge of any drugs until Charlie told him he was in rehab.

c) Get cosigner, credit check them, call student rental references, call student employment references, verify employment, drug test them, take a blood sample, make them pinkie swear not to screw me over, etc.Basically would just like to hear what other college town landlords to to minimize the risk of a bum tenant during the application period.

Well this topic can get off the tracks quickly.I think section 8 no matter the race should have heavy standards imposed upon them including drug screening.We need to have section 8 for those who truly need help and to ferret out those who are lazy and working the system for minimal effort and requirements of themselves in society.By not having standards and checks the government is allowing the system to be abused and not function at the highest level of efficiency of what it was intended to be used for.