In my research I've found that I'm not allowed to charge a pet deposit for service animals and that it appears that as a landlord, I have limited/no ability to validate if the animal is truly a service animal vs. a companion.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

In our case, her plan was doing it early enough, relinquishing properties that built up considerable equity, with a 5 year lookback so in later years, she wouldn't have to spend all her assets in the event of health problems.

That being said I have two very health cash flowing properties 2-4 miles from Boston.

If there are persistent mental health issues, there are also agencies in many areas that are interested in getting people into long-term, stable housing; one in my area has a "Bridges" program that pays for the deposit and first month's rent to secure housing.I agree with everyone here that mom & pops usually have more relaxed requirements.

I am assuming that we all agree that the current drawn out system with multiple steps and delays (not to mention scheduling nightmares) is fine due to the health crisis, but to make it permanent pursuant to statute is bad policy and fundamentally alters the summary nature of the old FED process.

So there's no reason to believe this current health crisis will equate to a housing crisis.

There is a  prorated exemption for certain employment or health reasons. 

I am a dog lover and will allow dogs once approved (will be charging a pet deposit and pet rent) Do I remove the doors as they look terrible or do I keep them in hopes to have the dog not destroy the house?

So it's not okay for me to endlessly scroll (I personally know it's not good for my mental health), but I want everyone else to be scrollers and followers of what I do as I continue to push out content and up my brand?