We've rejected people for all sorts of reasons other than credit (showing up more than 15 minutes late to the showing appointment, having a messy car, not enough income, having a pet dog, having a past eviction, etc.).I'd recommend researching what is required in your state and city.

You're a grownup, after all, not a small child or a pet.  

In our area it is tough to get more than a month's rent for a deposit, especially in some low end markets, unless there are pets involved.

Not really, best to see what the cops will do under domestic violence matters and sounds like she might go there, if she got a restraining order, she already has and most likely has an attorney or legal assistance.

Does it have a domestic water coil for the hot water also ?

Ask about their job, any rental assistance, how many people will be living there, how many adults/children, if they have pets, etc.

.- Some people do no pets and no smokers policies as well.

I charge a higher rent and get a higher rent because I am lenient with pets.

The point, the screening of tenants didn't allow it to be filled because of several factors like pets (sorry I just don't allow them from previous experiences that I stand by), a potential tenant wanting to pay a smaller amount now for a few months and then the price I set, and other potential tenants that I have no idea why they didn't choose to rent.If the area you are looking at is highly rentable then it's one less thing to think on.

Domestic hot water, and; Electricity adequate for lighting and any mechanical equipment within the home.