We requested that the owner do a survey, but so far, it's been ignored/denied.

My experience is a mixture of agreeing to collect up front and denying people who offered this.

The article goes on to state, "An attorney for Shapiro did not return calls for comment but told the Wall Street Journal that Shapiro 'denies any allegation of wrongdoing and looks forward to his opportunity to defend himself in a court of law.'"

I have no doubt that me and my business partner have the discipline to stick with it and not abuse our line of credit.

My understanding is you can still deny them, you just can't say it is because they are section 8, you need to come up with another reason.  

Also I know that if there is a mortgage on a property and it goes to tax sale, the winner of the sale wouldn't have to pay the mortgage- they would just deny the redemption and then they would have the property free and clear.

If your concerned about being denied call back the agent (s) that turned you down and find out which carriers denied you that way you can provide that list to your broker.

The home warranty company tried to deny it as a pre-existing issue that was noted in the buyer's inspection.

i already called him once and he denied it

I'm connected with someone at a local substance abuse treatment center that does all the placement of tenants.