No code states that a landlord must give preferential treatment to any protected class.Our human rights laws up here are very similar and the fact is that discrimination is impossible to prove if a landlord is diligent in maintaining their screening standards.  

I pulled her file and discovered that the form I require for dogs in my properties had not been completed by a Vet and did not state that the dog was not aggressive toward humans. 

It sounds absurd but there are tenants out there who will do it, and depending on what county you are in judges who will allow it.As far as pets, I allow pets with a one time non-refundable $1,200 fee due up front.

Being a landlord is a real eye opener into learning the worst about human nature. 

And it's up to the human to clean their cages, and they may not do it regularly.So, guinea pigs are not better than dogs or cats, in my opinion, and may, in fact, be worse.Although, the same is true for cats that I mention above.  

Therefore, an examination would be fruitless.No - See first two questions.Bear in mind that rabies in humans is rare and most bats don't carry the disease.

Had you met with the plumber you might have learned first hand from him about how toilet system works and that questioning if the tenant was responsible is really an absurd accusation.

Rent prep seems to be good in many of the tenant checks and I like the human touch they use.

Food, clothing, and shelter are basic human needs. 

She's got great credit for the income level, does a humanity related job and has no baggage whatsoever.