You can never avoid these type situations completely, but really thorough tenant screenings is huge. 

They also have the right to screen potential tenants and establish their own rules and regulations, such as pet policies and late fees.

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@Hannah White, I personally don't do pre-screening like you are.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Run a credit/screening report on yourself.