You need a signed lease and security deposit, and the lease starts when they take possession (which is the day you give them keys, whether to move in, prepare for him, or just store a box.More important to the lease, you need to make sure that you clarify terms about altering the property, and having it restored upon him move out. 

Most restoration companies are able to do that, I believe ServPro is nationwide and likely in your area.

I was surprised by this interpretation and politley explained that she would be billed in full for all costs to restore apartment to previous condition and the security deposit was different.

As a bit of background I am a developer AND a builder specializing in historic restoration and new construction urban infill.

Historic homes are different and the right renovation/restoration will get much more money from the right buyer.

If there are no problems with your roof deck and no signs of other issues with your roof’s structure other than worn or damaged roofing materials, a roof restoration or overlay may be recommended.

I love to build and restore things.That should cover my introduction for now, my life is an open book if you have questions.

All such alterations, improvements, and additions made by Tenant shall remain upon the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease and shall become the property of Landlord, unless Landlord shall, prior to or simultaneously with such expiration or termination, have given written notice to Tenant to remove same, in which event Tenant shall remove such alterations, improvements, and additions and restore the Premises to the same good order and condition as at the Commencement Date, reasonable wear and tear, subject to Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, casualty or condemnation excepted.

I got them back to our house and started to take them apart: Restoration went slowly.

Sad story of the Loss Payee micro managing the restoration, but Lost Rents coverage was sweet during the process.As I have a 6-unit complex, the mortgage would have still been paid and just zippo for profits for that year as a result, but - - what would be your status for 12 months of no rents?