I assume you have a security deposit also transfered at closing but with inherited tenants unless you have a move in checklist it is hard to charge for damage.    

As for rent increases, a) are there rent control laws in the town where the property is located; and b) if you raise the rent too high, the Tenant could conceivably sue you for Constructive Eviction. and seek damages.

We will either refuse to use their tenant screening process and use our own - or demand a change in the disclosure practice.Scot, I recommend advising your PM that if he/she will be assuming responsibility for the tenant and any non-payment/damages/etc, that you're fine with the non-disclosure.

Look for slightly damaged new units (ie dent or dings) as well as gently used appliances online. 

Can't discriminate about these, but lets be honest, they do have some bearing on the future for staying a long time, damaging the unit etc etcGut feeling at the interview....... trust your gut.....If its a dead heat at that point I use the first come first serve...... but that's rare I go to that.

Hire a handyman if you can't do it yourself.The tenant could damage the window frames if done incorrectly.

Security deposits can only be kept for damage beyond normal wear and tear, past due rent, past due utilities (if the landlord pays for them and collects the payments from the tenant or if it is a water bill that the city demands you, the owner, to pay), and court fees (if awarded by a judge).

All of the above information changes what courts refer to as jurisdiction ....When it comes to suing a business in small claims court, you may sue any business that is organized (incorporated or established as an LLC) in your state.In addition, you may bring suit against any business–whether incorporated or not–if one of the following conditions is true: the business was responsible for injuring you or damaging your property in your state and you can find a way to serve your court papers on the business in your statethe business breaches a contract with you that was negotiated or was to be performed in your state and you can find a way to serve your court papers on the business in your statethe business has an office, warehouse, retail establishment, restaurant, or other physical facility here, even if that business is headquartered or organized elsewhere, orthe business does regular business in your state by selling products or services, employing a sales rep who calls on you personally or by phone to solicit business, sending you a catalog to solicit your business, or placing advertising in your state's media.The short story about suing out-of-state businesses.

Replacement of all damaged joists.

But, the government is not going to reimburse me for damages or non payment of rent that could be the result of abiding by their Fair Housing Act.