Jonathan, I am not asking for legal advise, I said advise, without the word legal. 

Maybe they've been burned by landlords in the past and are being very careful.You can legally reject them based on personality, facial tattoos, body odor, or other factors, but you better make sure you can prove that it wasn't based on any protected class like race, religion, familial status, etc.

Quote from @Shaun Ng: Hi, I recently have a legal name change, and I own 2 rental properties in Fairfax county, VA.

I start with cleaning and repairs, then I apply it towards utilities, legal fees, late fees, and rent, usually in that order.I also have a holdover clause that says the tenant is charged 4x of the monthly rent, prorated daily if they hold onto the property after lease termination.

Any idea how much legal help would cost?

You are twice as likely to die in a bike accident, 4x as likely to choke on food, and about 90x more likely to die in a car accident.

Numerous ways assets can, legally and illegally be placed beyond the reach of judgement creditors. 

Or she stops paying either on purpose or by accident and doesn't tell you and that wrecks your credit...

During Buyer's title search, it was identified that there is no Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) for the home confirming it is a legal 2 family. 

(Car accident, dog bite, pool drowning, whatever.)