a question for landlords- would you prefer tenant A, B, or C?

Lets say that the rules of your apartment complex are this: -max of two pets -no rodents (only dogs, cats, birds, and fish allowed) -all pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations -all pets must be monitored outside, wear a leash and have stool picked-up after -no dogs over 40 pounds Tenant A- elderly married couple and their grown son each work hourly-rate type jobs has a 12 pound dog allows dog to roam around outside without supervision does not pick-up after dog's stool the dog has had no training, no socialization, and can sometimes be mildly aggressive also has a caged bird keeps bird in ridiculously small cage with no toys or companionship small cage leads to bird being bored being bored leads to bird constantly squawking loudly neither dog nor bird ever see the vet- both in poor health and poor hygiene besides a dirty bird cage, the apartment is always very clean and well kept they always pay their rent in full, and generally they always pay it on time Tenant B- young married couple husband in the military, wife a stay-at-home student and mom-to-be (pregnant) have 5 pets one dog that is 48 pounds the dog is walked on a leash several times a day and the dog's stool is always picked up after the dog is in a training class, very well behaved and friendly one cat that is strictly indoor uses the litter box religiously (litter box cleaned daily-no smell) and three hamsters whom each have large escape-proof cages hamster cages are cleaned every week (no smell issues) all 5 of the pets see the vet regularly, are up-to-date on vaccinations and in good health the dog and the cat get baths once every month, so are in good hygiene the apartment is always kept clean and well kept they always pay their rent in full and they always pay it on time Tenant C- middle aged married couple with one young adult son husband works hourly rate, wife on disability, son dropped school and now is in an unsuccessful band has no pets however plays their music loudly keeps the apartment some-what clean...however not as clean as it could be pays the rent almost everymonth...however every month there's a problem: either the rent is late or the rent is not paid in full or both so who would you most prefer to rent to? who would you least prefer to rent to? this is interesting... I was worried because we had to renew our lease, but when I went in to the leasing office to speak to the landlord about our situation and how we had broken past rules she asked me this very question and I wasn't sure how to answer fyi- tenant A lives across the hall from us tenant C lives directly below us and my husband & I are tenant B idk why I was so nervous about the number of animals we have -we've never lied to our landlord, and we provide her with copies of all the veterinary documents for all 5 animals (I'm in school to be a vet tech and I've worked with the humane society as a groomer for several years before I married, so yes its important to me that my hamsters have medical care and that my cat be bathed regularly- quality pet care is what makes the fur-babies live the longest they can)

Public Comments

1. Tenant B- b/c they seem the most responsible. Who knows, once the baby is born though they could fall behind since babies require so much care. Tenant C- NO THANKS, would've evicted them already. Tenant A- If the other tenants are complaining about the bird, might have to tell them to find a new home for it, otherwise I'd be OK with them too.
2. Most would be tenant B, that's simply because they pay their rent in full and on time. Although five pets is a lot. My policy is no pets at all. They just lead to disgruntled tenants and are too much of a nuisance
3. Tenant C is out. That is a bad situation. Tenant B would be my first pick. I would make it clear that NO more animals will be allowed, and upon their death they are not to be replaced. Tenant A is out. An aggressive dog is a liabilty. It could bite someone, and I hate stepping in dog poo.
4. I'll pick "B" all day long. The other two I wouldn't allow to live at my property. If they were currently living there I'd not renew their lease.
5. LOL, I would not rent to any of them. You have to pick c if you have to pick. A has an aggressive dog, you can not risk renting to someone with a known aggressive dog. B not only violates the animal rules but is a bull shitter. Anyone telling me that their freaking hamster is up to date with vaccinations is feeding me a line of bull. I have a hard time believing the cat is bathed monthly as well. You do not want a liar, liars are trouble. While C is not that desirable either they do not violate the rules and will not lead to a discrimination law suit, which is exactly what will happen if you allow one person to violate the animal rules and not another. A and B are too high of a legal risk, someone is going to end up suing you over them, you have to pick C. They are a hassle, but not a huge legal bomb waiting to go off.