If they fill out an application form, they get to pay $40 per adult, and we run it through TransUnion.

I've seen lots of landlords get burned by having adults living in units that aren't on the lease.

But, I'm saying that I've lived in apartments or managed them a majority of my adult life, and have never experienced an inspection by a bank. 

That's weird.Sometimes it's because they are still financially supporting their 35+ year old "adult" children ...

Landlord denies application by saying one of the two adult applicants doesn't speak English well enough to enter into a legal contract.  

He can probably get a free caregiver through the county.If you're worried about him, you could contact social services or adult protective services.But, why don't you sit down with him and tell him you're worried about him, and wondered if he has help with his wheelchair.He might also qualify to get your building adapted for the wheelchair for free. 

.#5 should be more of a statement, something like 'Each Adult will pay a $25 application fee'I would guess that the woman either doesn't want to pay a fee, or she doesn't want to have to reveal some information that is sensitive to her.

Hopefully your tenants care about their credit and will decide they can work this issue out like adults and you will get rent without further drama. 

I advertised with them and just moved a mom and adult son in this afternoon for top-of-market rent: in the middle of the winter! 

Any adult can serve papers for someone.