If Zillow were to claim in writing that they were "accurate", I might be able to sue them for causing me financial damage, or at least get them to allow me to "opt out".

I've sold two fire damaged houses to rehabbers.

However, do you really need to repaint closets on a rental when they have minor cosmetic damage?

Honestly if they need to store a couple suitcases I wouldn't mind, but it's easier to start strict and go more lenient afterward then the other way around.The second is most tenants are not careful about things in the attic like A/C duct-work and will lay or drop stuff on them causing damage and possibly extra wear on the unit since it is now cooling the attic instead of the living space or has restricted flow.

It's not like they're doing anything at all to clean up the damage done post pipes bursting.

I'm thinking there is going to be enough damage to eat up the security deposit so she is atttempting to get ahead of the game and basically not have to pay for any repairs by using the deposit as rent.

I always explain to them that I need to go through the house and make sure there is no damage.

I have done infill projects in the past and they are total brain damage.

In my experience landlords eventually run into tenants that cause substantial damage and you have to plan for this as well.

Since you'll be living there with them you'll be keeping an eye on them and they'll be less likely to do damage.