The only heat I had in the meantime was a couple space heaters and a decorative wood burning fireplace.The second time, I was without A/C for three weeks during the hottest part of our summer with a pregnant wife. 

I would do a higher security deposit amount and justify it due to the debt to income ratio. to fellow forum repliers: I'd have to be careful to not be biased against pregnant renters or those with kids- remember- this IS discrimination. 

And don't get her pregnant.

This couple is engaged, she's pregnant, and they both are attending college.

Unbelievable, he’s not worried about getting a roof over his head for his fiancés, 2 kids and future baby because I find out she is pregnant), he’s worried about $ for football practice!!!

Single income house, blown credit, wife pregnant and her working a hotel front desk job at the same time kind of broke.

(interrupted)"Tenant - "and she's pregnant with two."

Typically they stay in "colonies" but the pregnant female bugs wander off and lay the eggs somewhere else which is why it is so easy to get an infestation.

I received a text mid-April that indicated they had the air tested because she found out she was pregnant and had been having issues so they bought several air purifiers to help until the lease is up..

You mentioned kids, as a Dad I can tell you your pregnant GF/wife WILL want A/C.