There are many people, generally of a liberal political stance, that fight and lobby very hard for laws against such procatices that they deem "Predatory".

 Hey guys i know this  is  irrelevant to Real estate but ive been waiting for this  fight for a  long time!

But like you advise, we have many pictures, clear pictures, clear descriptions and our properties are gems and priced a little under market to get as many fist fights in the living room over the property as we can get.

Bryan,I've had some of those fights with Allstate..."

many humans are worse than this too, with loud music or fights and profanity. 

I am still fighting similar individuals in different markets, nothing has gotten easier. 

I'm fighting this with Lima One right now.

I don't necessarily see why they would fight you on it since you increasing the rent doesn't necessarily mean that they have to pay more.

Do I want to tie it up in an illiquid investment where I have to fight with tenants, replace HVACs, and vacancies hoping to hold on long enough to make money in 10 years of appreciation or would I rather keep it working and liquid until I can make a better investment when the time is right? 

No need to fight any holy wars.