However, their occupancy inspection on my rental property was absurd.

False sense of future value.

Either way, don’t let her bully you into doing something you’re not comfortable doing with her false claims of what her “business manager” and “attorney” say you must do.

The American Rule, correctly, actually states that:'Parties shall generally bear the costs of litigation, but may contract out of it or rely on statutes to impose costs'.Bottom line is, that is false and incorrect information.

In my experience, people who feel the need to claim fake service dog status, or to claim a false disability, usually have other issues going on that disqualify them as tenants, such as poor credit or eviction history. 

Personally, I wouldn't buy a rental in SoCal unless I got really favorable terms, was in light cash or I was able to get one of those absurd <4% bank loans.

I think a lease is a false sense of security.  

It's something most people only hear (false) horror stories about and so people will use a Landlord's lack of education to manipulate the situation.As for the legality, you are under no obligation. 

It is actually considered false advertising and violates Craisglist terms of service.

Thanks for the info Jerry, the numbers of bids is absurd . . .