It's like selling something at a bargain price; you only reduce the price because you can't sell it for the original price.  

Not sure who your policy is through, but I know some companies are changing their policies to pay a reduced value of roofs based on age, especially in damage prone areas. 

The purpose of screening is to reduce or eliminate risk.

Account Closed thank you for the replyI am a non-immigrant on work visa and trying to find out if there is a way to solve this without getting into legal matters (not trying to gain sympathy, don't know if it affects my work permit renewal, but just trying to stay away from such issues)asked the manager to reduce these additional charges (since the apartment is benefitting from what I pay and he said, "we already gave you 10% discount of what a laminate would have costed")if I said yes to granite and terminated the lease next day, its two months notice and the increase in rent after granite tops install is IIRC 110 per month; I am ready to pay the $220 as additional charges but the manager just ignored...I strongly believe its unfair but I am worried taking it up legally, is court my only option?

As part of this transaction, we all agree that it's fair that they are compensated for the home, but most likely a significantly reduced percentage of market value.  

While it may take a little longer to the house occupied, you might do a little more extensive screening to qualify your next tenant so you reduce the chances of another unplanned vacancy. 

These little gestures can help reduce tenant turnovers, make tenants feel like part of a community and to my surprise boost referrals from other tenants looking for a place to rent.

The problem is that putting property in an LLC may reduce liability exposure but may also increase tax exposure.

It still would not result in a favorable tax situation for you, but it's a great way for the parents to reduce their taxable estate in a tax free manner.

IMO the court filing fee of $400 would be better spent marketing the unit or creating a move-in special with reduced rent.