I know a lot of law, and specifically CA law regarding landlord-tenant law, and I don't think they have a leg to stand on, if their complaints are related to quality of life that doesn't include habitability issues.  

I agree Swannys larger multis in emerging markets and Swanny does all the leg work is a more attractive investment than many random sfrs around the nation.

We doubt that  he sustained any injury on our property, he claimed that he was having surgery on his leg about 2 weeks before he sustained the injury, he may  even have moved out before the date of the injury. 

It’s not going to cost a service member an arm and a leg to get back their money.

Anyway, if it was up to me, I'd require renters insurance and specifically that rider.You need them to get their own insurance in case whatever happens is their fault and not yours - they left the stove on and it burned the place down, they left the tub running, they let someone in who broke their leg, etc., etc.

Bad debt are items that typically depreciate heavily in actual value you could later resale for but sometimes it doesn't matter.I have a massage chair that cost as much as a car.

"Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere" -Van Wilder With that being said, renting a home is investing, like all investments there is no guarantee of a good return. the only things you can do are a) keep some capital in reserve for emergencies b) screen screen screen c) diversify with multiple properties d) realize that you are only human and you will not make the best decision 100% of time...you cant always win, that's why you should hedge your risk with strong cash reserves just in case. good luck to you!  

They want out, and they don't want it to cost them an arm and a leg to do so.And tenants who do this, are not only low income tenants.  

In reality, she can get easily $500 a month, still bringing her rent $150 a month lower, while also giving the room mate a leg up on cheap living via the room rental.  

It is a common business practice for arm chair landlords to value a good tenant over higher profits.