Whereas, if you just have a larger total security deposit, you can use it for whatever you need to - unpaid rent, damage done by humans, etc.3) If the tenants are paying the rent on time, then I would not put them through a reapplication process. 

.$200-$500 – additional security deposit for pets- refundable at the time of move – out if there is no damage to the property, caused by pets or their human guardians.$ 25 monthly “pet rent” – for every approved petLate fees – if rent is late – described in rental agreement after the 6th of the month a notice goes out pay or quit.

Habitat For Humanity built the house a few years ago. 

And as of right now, it seems like all of this is legal because of San Francisco's inconsistent rent control ordinance.You can read the article here: http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2015/03/16/san-f...As a human being who can empathize with others, I balk at this way of doing business. 

I was contacted by a company that works with the department of human services.

Its becoming very trendy and popular for people to reconnect with humanity and what a better way than a tiny house in an exotic get away location.

By responding to the human need, we have built good will and loyalty.

Sometimes landlords forget that tenants are humans. 

Actually, the more I think about it, CA landlords might want to start including a clause that says just that - the landlord is not liable for PG&E outages.I found the following from this website: https://www.stimmel-law.com/en/articles/landlord-obligations-habitable-premises-basic-california-lawThe Statute:In terms of residential leases, in order for a landlord to be allowed to place rental units on the market, the landlord must first ensure that all of the following conditions which make the building ‘fit for human occupancy’ are met: [Civil Code Secs. 1929, 1941]Effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior wallsWell-maintained plumbing and gas facilities compliant with law in effect at the time of installationWater supply compliant with applicable law that is capable of producing hot and cold running waterWell-maintained heating facilities compliant with applicable law at the time of installationWell-maintained electrical lighting compliant with applicable law at the time of installationBuilding, grounds, and appurtenances kept sanitary and free from debris and vermin at the time of rent or leaseSufficient number of receptacles for garbageWell-maintained floors, stairways, and railingsLocks conforming to code [CA Civil Code Sec. 1941.3]Dead bolt lock on each main swinging entry doorWindow security or locking devices for windows capable of being opened

It's human nature to want to give people the benefit of the doubt, or to try and discount our feelings because we're afraid we aren't being fair, etc.