Do I have to rent to roommates?
I have a newly renovated 3BR in Texas. I listed the property and received an applicant from 4 25 year olds, who in aggregate meet the income requirements of the listing. This is a disaster. I had not intended to rent my new property to 4 partying twenty-something year-olds. Their application meets the criteria on income and credit. This is a former residence of mine and the neighbors will NOT be happy to have the house rented not only to a renter, but 4 renters who will come and go, and do more wear and tear on the property than a standard family.
Do I have any right to not rent to them?
If I have no right, how do I avoid this snafu in the future?