We have consistently been  able to make a decision on an application from the prior steps of our screening process i.e running a credit check wouldn't influence our decision.

Investors place themselves in a position of influencing and controlling basic aspects of human needs in society, the need for shelter.

Rather than deny the application, the landlord offers to rent the apartment, requiring a security deposit that is double the normal amount.The applicant is entitled to an adverse action notice because the credit report influenced the landlord's decision to require a higher security deposit from the applicant.I don't make the rules, I just try and save people from annoying lawsuits :/

I won't hold my breath that this ever happens but my kids and the people in my small sphere of influence know unless they want me to get on my soap box about this they better keep quite on this subject!  

We've read and have been heavily influenced by Rich Dad Poor Dad and Money Master The Game.

This gives them a sense of self worth and sometimes their positive influence will rub off.

It is not discriminatory to allow pushiness, fussiness, lateness, etc to influence your decision.Here's what I would say:  "We will reimburse you for the fridge filter, although in the future you need to has us perform any needed repairs.  

Further, an opened notice from the DMV in this tenant's name related to driving under the influence of alcohol was on the floor, and an unsecured Smith and Wesson handgun was sitting on the bedside table.

If you have more properties in a concentrated area, you can have more influence.  

State legislators are not difficult to influence and there's lots of landliords you can mobilize.