You start with a conversation (or two), then a warning, then a formal demand, then expulsion, lol.I generally tell tenants that they are allowed to have small plants and patio furniture on patios and BBQ’s must be at least 5’ away from the structure.

If I use only "formal rental reports I got from my PM to set the rent, it could rent for $900-$950, but I feel I can get more for it based on its condition and size.

I pull full credit report direct from Equifax, and Judicial records on line.

So that only happens if they do not stay current on their bills.Other places you would need to formally, in writing, inform the tenants that according the the lease  they are responsible for the utilities and they are late in doing so and owe you $$$ and must start service to have utilities in their name by XXx date as your deposit will have ran out.And likely the real tenant friendly places like CA you may have set a standard and now have to keep paying until you go to court.

So let it be known like you are doing and see if you can tap into both formal or informal arrangements.

I'm hoping to get my CAD/Revit training done primarily through formal education at local colleges while I continue to improve in other areas of real estate development in my free time.

They also want a formal walk-through on the day of move out, on June 30th , and on the spot determination of the security deposit holdback, if any, and return of said deposit.

For Service Animals, there is a formal certification/registration that specially states that specific animal to that specific person and the specific reason. 

I also suggest learning the ropes yourself possibly from a formal class.

I've made a formal request to have it added.