This would be our first condo purchase.However, I just received the copy of the bylaws which they amended 2/16/16 and it states that any tenants must be approved by the association and the association has 30 days to approve.  

So, you should be able to amend that. 

With that in mind, here is how I have it written.Resident shall be liable for the payment of real estate taxes with respect to the residence, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 200/15-175 of Chapter 35 Illinois Compiled Statutes, as amended (35 ILCS 200/15-175,(1994).

Nonetheless, if you paid SE tax on your rental income in 2016 and earlier years, you might be able to amend your tax returns and get some money back.Let me know if any questions.

I dont think they can actually do that in most states.. or at least there would need to be a written agreement amending the lease to NO deposit and tenant agrees to use the deposit for rent.. and landlord acknowledges they now have no damage deposit. ???

@Matthew Irish-Jones That's a mistake we made, not putting it in writing on an amended contract.

Amends to clauses, warnings ect. 

I definitely won't make this mistake again and will amend my future lease to have some of the clauses you mentioned.Before I had seen all these great suggestions, I ended up contacting a real estate attorney.

If not they are already in violation of the lease.. now if you are going to allow pets then you can amend their lease and inform them of the cost with having a pet that they must comply with or they have to leave or get rid of the pet.

Not paying a bill on time is a source of shame and I would apologize profusely and offer ways to make amends.