@Stewart McMillan unless you can find specific language regarding transactions in your Covenants I think you are barking up the wrong tree!

I mean sometimes one might play you but if there’s chaos in the background you know what you’re getting or dogs barking etc.

I don't want to live with hair all over my house, constant barking, and of course, it using my house as it's restroom.

I rented apartments 50+ years ago and it didn't seem fair to me when my landlords held onto an excessive amount of my money I could use to enjoy things I wanted.As for pets, we charge a Pet Fee that is not refundable and not a Deposit because even if the pets don't do damage they are a pain in the butt with their barking and pooping everywhere.

When you meet the dog for the first time, at the screening, did the dog bark at you, jump towards you, growl, listen to the owner's commands, make you feel uncomfortable? 

It is generally reasonable to require a Veterinarian's report on the animal; require the animal be spayed or neutered unless contraindicated by the Vet; must be leashed or in a carrier in hallways/stairwells/elevators or other confined spaces unless that interferes with the tasks the animal performs; handler must clean up after the animal in common areas and ensure no offensive odors emanate from their residence; animal cannot be aggressive toward others, or cause disturbance with barking or other noise that is not an element of their purpose; and tenant must update the "request for accommodation" and Vet report annually.

It’s the outdoor sensors that occasionally get triggered by wind gusts or dogs barking.

In other words they're great tenants but they're not going to have any patience for a crappy rental where the owner cut corners, is dirty, nothing works, barking dogs next door.

Unfortunately, I think the Federal DNC list is a lot of bark and almost no bite. 

You can place "reasonable" restrictions on them, such as requiring a Veterinarian's health report; requiring spay/neuter to prevent aggressive behavior or commercial use; animal must be in a carrier or held when in confined spaces such as elevators and stairways, and leashed in common areas (unless this interferes with the task the animal performs, such as a seeing eye dog); handler must clean up after the animal in all common areas; handler must maintain sanitary conditions for the animal including no offensive odors emanating from the residence; animal must not disturb neighbors with nuisance barking or aggressive behavior; and you can require annual updates of both the "request for accommodation" letter and the Vet report.