No offense, but this isn't because you are a "nice guy".

They will verify a persons identity, the background check with show clear for the different offenses or show the criminal offenses they have.

And trust me, however Trump, corona virus, etc. may feel weird today, China becoming the global leader will make that all feel rather quaint. my2c on the future :)

The risk seems minimal as the offense is largely unrelated to his ability as a tenant.

Maybe more.Most people would be "reasonable" by hanging a line in the laundry room and drying clothes old-school when all reasonable efforts to replace the dryer and stay safe were exhausted during a global pandemic.

- For a first time offense, absolutely not.

We are in the midst of a global recession with many Americans to be permanently out of work. 

@Cameron RileyIt’s a code violation to cut the tree down and leave it to rot (no offense) on your property.   

Soon, in NYC, collecting rent will be a punishable offense. 

So, instead of looking for problems, they overlook them.This is why I learned not to bother showing an apartment until it was move-in ready, too.You can't paint to suit everyone's tastes, but you can paint a color that's not offensive to anyone.